Throttle Body: Installation

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

1.

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

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2.

Install the Throttle Body (TB), then install and tighten the Throttle Body (TB) bolts in the following 2 stages.
Torque:

Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Stage 2: 90°

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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 then attach the wire harness retainer to the Throttle Body (TB).

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4.
- 1.
  
  Install the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe and then tighten the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe clamp.
  Torque
  
  : 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
- 2.
  
  Connect the quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .

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