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Throttle Body - Installation







INSTALLATION - 4.0L





1. Check condition of throttle body-to-intake manifold O-ring. Replace as necessary.
2. Clean mating surfaces of throttle body and intake manifold.
3. Install O-ring between throttle body and intake manifold.
4. Position throttle body to intake manifold.
5. Install all throttle body mounting bolts (4) finger tight.




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.

6. Obtain a torque wrench. Tighten mounting bolts (as shown) in a mandatory torque criss-cross pattern sequence to 7.5 Nm (65 in. lbs.).




7. Install electrical connector (2).
8. Install necessary vacuum lines.
9. Install air cleaner duct to throttle body flange (3).
10. Connect negative battery cable to battery.
11. Using the diagnostic scan tool, erase all previous DTC's and perform the ETC Relearn function.