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Throttle Body: Installation

  1. Replace throttle body gasket.
  2. Connect coolant lines to throttle body.
  3. Install throttle body onto dynamic chamber and tighten three bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 18 lb-ft (25 N.m, 2.6 kg-cm) 
  4. Reconnect throttle position sensor and IAC valve connectors.
    Fig 1: Reconnecting Throttle Position Sensor And IAC Valve Connectors
    G02537040Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install intake air hose and tighten clamps.
  6. Connect accelerator cable.
  7. Reinstall accelerator cable bracket and tighten bolt.
  8. Verify that throttle valve is fully closed and measure accelerator cable free play.

    Free play: 

    1. 0.040-0.120 in (1.0-3.0 mm) 
  9. Refill radiator and check coolant level.