Air Intake Boot: Installation

Install the air intake boot assembly and connect the blow-by hose.
Tighten the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly and throttle body.
Tighten the bolt (B) which secures the air intake boot assembly and collector cover bracket.
Tightening torque:

Clamp (A)

3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)

Bolt (B)

6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly And Throttle Body Connecting Clamp
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Tighten the clamp which connects the air intake boot assembly and air cleaner case (rear).
Tightening torque:

3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Clamp Connecting Air Intake Boot Assembly And Air Cleaner Case (Rear)
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Install the collector cover.