Air Intake Boot: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: When installing the air intake boot to the vehicle, pay attention to the mounting hole position, and align the protrusion for stopping rotation of cushion to the cutout portion on the turbo duct.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Components

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Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Duct Bracket Bolts

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Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Turbo Duct Nut

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Tightening torque:

2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Air Intake Boot Clamp With Bolt

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