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Installation [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket to the intake air surge tank.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Groove
      *2 Protrusion
      Throttle Body Side
      Intake Air Surge Tank Side

      HINT: 

      Align the protrusion of the gasket on the intake air surge tank.

    2. Connect the 2 water by-pass hoses to the throttle body.
    3. Install the throttle body with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repairs" after replacing the throttle body with motor (Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).

    4. Connect the throttle motor connector.
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
    1. Install the air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose assembly with the 4 clamps and hose clamp.
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      Torque: 4.0 N*m (41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Fit the protrusion on the air cleaner hose into the hole of the hose clamp on the throttle valve side.

    2. Connect the VSV hose to the air cleaner hose.
    3. Connect the mass air flow meter connector and clamp to the air cleaner.
  3. CONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE 
    1. Connect the ventilation hose to the cylinder head cover with the clamp.
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      *1 Paint Mark
      *a Top
      *b Front

      HINT: 

      Make sure the direction of the clip is as shown in the illustration.

  4. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SOUND CREATOR 

    HINT: 

    Only perform this procedure when replacement of the intake air sound creator is necessary.

    1. Install the intake air sound creator with the bolt and hose clamp.
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      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Air Cleaner Hose

      HINT: 

      Make sure the direction of the hose clamp is as shown in the illustration.

  5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  6. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    NOTE:

    Perform the following procedure after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly or any throttle body with motor assembly components. The following procedure should also be performed if the throttle body with motor assembly is cleaned.

    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG) without operating the accelerator pedal.
      NOTE:

      If the accelerator pedal is operated, perform the above steps again.

    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and clear the DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).
    3. Perform the "Inspection After Repairs" (Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).
    4. Start the engine and check that the MIL is not illuminated. After the engine is warmed up, check that the idle speed is within the specified range when the A/C is switched off.

      Standard

      Condition Engine Idle Speed
      A/C switched off 600 to 700 rpm
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to perform this step with all accessories off.
      • Make sure that the shift lever is in neutral.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Throttle Sensor Position. Sensor Output. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and check that the value is 60% or more.
    6. Perform a road test and confirm that there are no abnormalities.
  8. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 118

  9. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 119

  10. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 120

  11. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 121