Throttle Body: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover. Grasp both corners of the engine cover and pull up firmly.
3. Remove the throttle body inlet tube.
4. Disconnect the throttle body harness connector (3).
5. Disconnect the PCV hose (1) from the throttle body.
6. Remove the throttle body retaining bolts and PCV hose bracket.
7. Remove the throttle body (5) and gasket from engine.

INSTALLATION




1. Connect the PCV hose (1) to the throttle body (5).
2. Install the throttle body (5) and gasket to engine.
3. Install the PCV hose bracket and throttle body retaining bolts. Tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the throttle body harness connector (3).
5. Install the throttle body inlet tube.
6. Install the engine cover. Align the engine cover retaining clips to the rubber mounts, and push down firmly to connect engine cover to rubber mounts.

NOTE: To ease the installation of the engine cover, apply a small amount of lubricant to the engine cover rubber mounts.

7. Connect the negative battery cable.