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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Gasket & Intake Manifold
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  1. Install a new gasket (1) onto the intake manifold.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution
  3. Install the throttle body assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and tighten to 10N.m (7 lb ft).
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body Connector & Water By-Pass Hoses
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  5. Connect the 2 water by-pass hoses (2) and the throttle body connector (1).
  6. Install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with hose and lock the 2 clamps.
  7. Fig 3: Hose Clamp
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  8. Tighten the hose clamp (1) to 2.0N.m (18 lb in).
  9. Fig 4: Identifying Ventilation Hose & Hose Clamps
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  10. Connect the ventilation hose (1).
  11. Fig 5: Mass Air Flow Meter Connector & Wire Harness Clamps
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  12. Connect the wire harness clamp (1, 2) and mass air flow meter connector (3).
  13. Add engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  14. Inspect for a coolant leak.
  15. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .