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Installation Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Clean the gasket surface on the intake manifold.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Throttle Body & Gasket
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  2. Install the throttle body assembly with a new seal.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Throttle Body & Attaching Studs
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the throttle body assembly retaining studs.

    Tighten:  Tighten the studs to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Adapter Stud
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  4. Install the adapter stud for the air cleaner outlet resonator.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    5. Fig 4: View Of TP Sensor Harness Connector
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  5. Connect the TP sensor harness connector.
    6. Fig 5: View Of IAC Valve Harness Connector
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  6. Connect the IAC valve harness connector.
    7. Fig 6: View Of Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
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  7. Install the accelerator control cable bracket using the mounting fasteners.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    8. Fig 7: Identifying Accelerator Cable/Throttle Body Lever
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    IMPORTANT: Make sure the accelerator and the cruise control cables do not hold the throttle open.
  8. Install the accelerator cable.
    9. Fig 8: View Of Cruise Control Cable
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  9. Install the cruise control cable.
  10. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  11. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.
    13. IMPORTANT: The accelerator pedal should operate freely without binding between full and closed throttle.
  13. Use the following procedure in order to inspect the accelerator pedal operation.
    1. Depress the pedal to the floor.
    2. Release the accelerator pedal.
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