Throttle Body: Service and Repair

THROTTLE BODY







Removal and Installation

CAUTION: The throttle body must be removed from the vehicle to be cleaned. Do not hold the throttle plate open with any object that could scratch the bote or plate while servicing or cleaning the throttle body.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
5. Remove the 4 bolts and the throttle body (TB) and discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new TB gasket.