Installing the throttle body

• Replace sealing ring (1).

  Parts:  Sealing ring

• Insert and install the sealing ring (1) on the intake plenum (2).

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• Replace sealing ring (1).

  Parts:  Sealing ring

• Insert and install the new sealing ring (1) on the throttle body.

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• Insert the throttle body (2) in the direction of the arrow at the throttle valve (3) and install.
• Ensure that the locks (1) engage audibly.

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• Insert and install the throttle valve.
• Tighten the screws (2).

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• Connect the engine ventilation line (1).

  The engine ventilation line (1) must engage audibly.

• Check seal (1) for damage and replace seal (1) as needed.

Parts:  Seal

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Replacing the damaged seal 

• Remove damaged seal.
• Clean the gasket groove (1) with a dry cloth.

  The gasket groove (1) must be clean.

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• Replace gasket.

  Parts:  Gasket

• Install the seal dry without lubricant or mounting agent.

• Thread in seal and install.
• Make sure that the seal is installed correctly in the gasket groove (1).
• Make sure that the sealing lip (2) is directed to the inside as shown.

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• Detach the locks (1) in the direction of the arrow from the brackets.

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• Connect and lock the connector (1) on the charging pressure sensor.
• Connect and lock the connector (2) on the throttle valve.
• Make sure you can hear the connectors (1) and (2) engage.
• Insert and install the pressure pipe (3) on the throttle body.
• Make sure the pressure pipe (3) engages audibly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .