Removal
PROCEDURE1. Disconnect cable from negative terminal of battery.
CAUTION: Turn the Ignition Switch to "LOCK". Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Wait 90 seconds before proceeding with work.
2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Disconnect the following control cables from Throttle Body.
- Accelerator cable (1)
- A/T throttle control cable (2)
- Cruise control actuator cable (3)
4. Remove intake air connector pipe and disconnect the following hoses:
- Power steering air hose from air connector pipe (1)
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation hose from No.2 cylinder head cover (2)
- Loosen the 2 hose clamps, and remove the air connector pipe with the hoses.
5. Remove the 4 nuts, and disconnect the Throttle Body bracket from the Throttle Body and cylinder head.
6. Remove Throttle Body.
- Disconnect the following connectors:
Throttle Position Sensor connector (1)
Sub-Throttle Position Sensor connector (w/TRAC) (2)
Sub-Throttle Actuator connector (w/ TRAC) (3)
Idle Air Control Valve connector (4)
- Disconnect the following hoses:
4 vacuum hoses (1)
Air hose from intake manifold (California only) (2)
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
- Disconnect the water bypass hose (the No. 2 water bypass pipe) from the clamp on the engine hanger.
- Slightly slide the Throttle Body away from the intake air connector.
- Disconnect the following hoses:
Water bypass hose from water outlet (1)
Water bypass hose from No. 2 water bypass pipe (2)
- Remove the Throttle Body and gasket.