Installing the throttle body

• Replace the sealing ring (1) with the special tool 0 496 714 (00 9 030). 

  Parts:  Sealing ring

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• Position throttle body (2).
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

  The connector (1) must engage audibly

• Install the throttle body (2).

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• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Throttle body to intake plenum
  6x50	Snug torque	4 Nm
  	Tightening torque	7 Nm

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• Replace the screw (1).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Holder for coolant hose to throttle body
  M6x 16 screw Replace screw.	Tightening torque	11.5 Nm

Follow-up work 

• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .