Throttle Body: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Throttle Body Gasket

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Install a new intake manifold to throttle body gasket (2), if replacement was necessary.
Install four new four j-nuts (1), if replacement was necessary.

Fig 2: Throttle Body
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CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TORQUE. Over tightening can cause damage to the throttle body, gaskets, bolts and/or the intake manifold.
Install throttle body (4) to intake manifold.
Install throttle body support bracket (3), bolt (2) and tighten bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
Install four bolts (1) and hand tighten.

Fig 3: Throttle Body Bolts Torque Sequence
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CAUTION: The throttle body must be torqued in a mandatory torque sequence. Tighten in a crisscross pattern to specification.
Tighten the bolts in a mandatory torque crisscross pattern sequence to 7.5 N.m (65 in. lbs.).

Fig 4: Throttle Body Electrical Connector
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Connect electrical connector (1) to throttle body (2).
Install clean air hose and tighten clamps to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
Connect negative battery cable, tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
Use a scan tool and clear all fault codes then perform the ETC RELEARN function.