Throttle Body: Installation

Fig 1: Intake Gasket, J Nuts

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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: The throttle body mounting bolts MUST be torqued to specifications. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN MOUNTING BOLTS. Over tightening can cause damage to the throttle body, throttle plate, gaskets, bolts and/or the intake manifold. Proper torque of the mounting bolts is critical to normal operation.
Install throttle body (1) to intake manifold (2).
Install four bolts (4) and hand tighten.
Connect throttle body (1) electrical connector (3).

Fig 3: Throttle Body Mandatory Torque
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CAUTION: The throttle body must be torqued in a mandatory torque sequence. Tighten in a crisscross pattern to specification.
Obtain a torque wrench. Tighten mounting bolts (as shown) in a mandatory torque crisscross pattern sequence to 7.5 N.m (65 in. lbs.).
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.).
Using the diagnostic scan tool, erase all previous DTC's and perform the ETC Relearn function.