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Throttle Body: Installation

NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

1.

Inspect the Throttle Body (TB) gasket and replace the Throttle Body (TB) gasket as needed.

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2.

install the Throttle Body (TB) and then install the Throttle Body (TB) bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: Throttle Body Tightening Sequence

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3.

NOTE: When connecting the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector engage the red connector locking tab after fully installing the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector. The red tab will not slide forward unless the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector is fully installed.

Connect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector and attach the Throttle Body (TB) wiring harness retainer to the Throttle Body (TB).

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4.

Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner .