Installing the right throttle body

• Replace seal (1) on the intake plenum (2).

  Parts:  Gasket

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• Replace seal (1) on the quick-release coupling (2).

  Parts:  Gasket

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• Position throttle body (2).
• Check connector (1) for coolant residues; clean connector (1) with compressed air if necessary.
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

  The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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• Feed in and install the throttle body (3).
• Position the quick-release coupling (2).
• Tighten down screws (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT (CHARGE AIR COOLER) .
• Refer to SEALING OFF COOLANT FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALL FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING WITH THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING WITH LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP