Throttle Body: Installation

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

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

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- NOTE: Only tighten the 4 Throttle Body (TB) bolts finger tight at this stage.
  
  Install and tighten the Throttle Body (TB) retaining bolts in the sequence displayed below.
  
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- 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.
Fig 1: Throttle Body (TB) Retaining Bolts Tightening Sequence
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1. Install the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe and then tighten the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe clamp.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
2. Install and tighten the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe mounting bolt.
  Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .