Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 685

6. Obtain a torque wrench. Tighten mounting bolts (as shown) in a mandatory torque criss-cross pattern 

sequence to 7.5 N.m (65 in. lbs.). 

Fig. 118: Identifying Throttle Body Flange, Mounting Bolts & Electrical Connector - 4.0L 
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7. Install electrical connector (2).  

8. Install necessary vacuum lines.  

9. Install air cleaner duct to throttle body flange (3).  

10. Connect negative battery cable to battery.  

11. Using the diagnostic scan tool, erase all previous DTC's and perform the ETC Relearn function.  

MANIFOLD TUNE VALVE 

REMOVAL 

REMOVAL - 4.0L 

cause damage to the throttle body, throttle plate, gaskets, bolts 
and/or the intake manifold. Proper torque of the mounting bolts is 
critical to normal operation.

 

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Fig. 119: SRV (Short Runner Valve) & MTV (Manifold Tuning Valve) 
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The MTV (Manifold Tuning Valve) (2) is located on the left/front side of the intake manifold. 

Fig. 120: Identifying Tang, Notch, Mounting Bolts, Electrical Connector & MTV Assembly 
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1. Disconnect electrical connector (4).  

2. Remove mounting bolts (3).  

3. Carefully pull the MTV assembly (5) straight forward from the intake manifold. 

 

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Fig. 121: MTV Assembly 
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4. Be sure the O-ring (1) is still in place on the MTV shaft. If not, refer to the following step. 

Fig. 122: MTV O-Ring 
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5. If O-ring is not on MTV shaft (from previous step), gently pry it (1) from intake manifold.  

INSTALLATION 

INSTALLATION - 4.0L 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro

  

Fig. 123: MTV Assembly 
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1. Be sure the O-ring (1) is still in place on the MTV shaft. If not, refer to the following step. 

Fig. 124: MTV O-Ring 
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2. If O-ring is not on MTV shaft (from previous step), gently pry it (1) from intake manifold. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro