Throttle Body: Service and Repair

THROTTLE BODY







Removal and Installation

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

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
2. Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
3. Disconnect and plug the coolant inlet hose from the throttle body (TB).
4. Disconnect and plug the coolant outlet hose from the TB.
5. Remove the 4 bolts and the TB.
- Discard the TB gasket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

6. NOTE: Install a new TB gasket.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.