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Intake Duct: Installation

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  1. Install the PCV hose assembly onto the intake duct.
    NOTE: Use a new clamp for the PCV hose assembly, fit the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the illustration, and lock the clamp.

    ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS

    Fig 1: Pinching Clamp Of PCV Hose Assembly
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    Fig 2: Locating PCV Hose Clamp
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  2. Install the intake duct to the intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    17 N.m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Intake Duct Nut
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  3. Install the sensor, engine harness and fuel pipe to the intake manifold. < Ref. to ASSEMBLY , Intake Manifold . >
  4. Install the intake manifold. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intake Manifold . >
  5. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 4: Connecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  6. Install the collector cover.