Throttle Body - Installation

2.7L






NOTE: Make sure the intake gasket is clean and free of debris. Inspect the intake gasket for damage. Replace as necessary.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TORQUE. Over tightening can cause damage to the throttle body, gaskets, bolts and/or the intake manifold.

1. Install throttle body, gasket and bolts to intake manifold.

CAUTION: The throttle body must be torqued in a mandatory torque sequence. Tighten in a criss - cross pattern to specification.

2. Tighten the three bolts and one stud in a mandatory torque criss - cross pattern sequence to 5.5 Nm (50 in. lbs.).





3. Install throttle body support bracket to the throttle body stud and the stud located on the transmission.





4. Install lower throttle body bracket nut (1). Tighten to 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.).





5. Install upper throttle body bracket nut (1). Tighten to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).





6. Connect electrical connector (2) to throttle body.
7. Install throttle body air intake hose and tighten clamp (1).
8. Connect negative battery cable, tighten nut to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
9. Use a scan tool and perform the ETC RELEARN function.