Throttle Body: Service and Repair

NOTE: Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT.
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER.
3. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES FROM THROTTLE BODY.
4. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR.
5. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY.
- Disconnect these connectors:



(1) Throttle position sensor connector
(2) w/ TRAC: Sub-throttle position sensor connector
(3) w/TRAC: Sub-throttle actuator connector

- Disconnect the following hoses from the throttle body:



(1) Water bypass hose from IAC valve
(2) Vacuum hose from VSV for EVAP




- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, disconnect the throttle body from the air intake chamber.

Torque: 18 Nm (13 ft.lb)

- Disconnect the following hoses, and remove the throttle body:



(1) PCV hose from throttle body
(2) Water bypass hose from throttle body

- Remove the throttle body gasket.

INSTALLATION HINT: Installation is in the reverse order of removal.