Throttle Body: Installation

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

NOTE: Make sure that a new Throttle Body (TB) gasket is installed.

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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.

Tighten in the sequence shown:

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: Throttle Body Tightening Sequence
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1. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
2. Ensure that the throttle body inlet tube is fully seated against the stops.
  Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Install the underbody shield fasteners.

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