Stubborn Honda P2279 after Engine Swap? (Pilot V6)

This 2006 Honda Pilot V6 had its engine REPLACED at less than 100k miles!!
Ever since then, the owner has been dealing with a pesky Check Engine light.
The owner drove 4 hours to PHAD to get a 100% Guaranteed Diagnosis.

DTC "P2279 - Intake Air System Leak" keeps coming back.

Let's do some research and figure out how to resolve this issue.
Can we fix this Honda NO PARTS REQUIRED?

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Ivan