Electronic Throttle Body, Renew

Removal

1. CAUTION:
This process assumes the use of the ORIGINAL throttle cable. The cable setting procedure in this instance is NOT appropriate for a new cable.
When refiting the New cable, refer to the procedure in "Removal and Installation". Service and Repair


Disconnect battery ground cable. Service and Repair

2. Remove air cleaner cover / intake assembly. Service and Repair

3. Disconnect connectors and vacuum pipe.

4. Rotate throttle quadrant to allow disconnection of inner cable.

5. NOTE: Do not disturb adjusting nut


Release throttle cable locking nut and displace outer cable from the abutment bracket.







6. Remove coolant hoses.
Install suitable blanking plugs.







7. Release connector from bracket under LH side of assembly.







8. Remove throttle body to induction elbow securing bolts.







9. Remove throttle body from induction elbow.
Remove throttle body.
Discard gasket.
Clean mating faces.
Blank off inlet tract to prevent ingress of foreign matter.







10. Remove throttle cable and intake duct brackets.


Installation







1. Install throttle cable and intake duct brackets.







2. Install throttle.
Install new gasket.







3. Install connector.







4. Install coolant hoses.







5. Reposition outer cable to abutment bracket.
Install but do not tighten adjusting nut.







6. CAUTION:
Under no circumstances should quadrant be held clear of throttle stop by cable tension.


NOTE: Make sure there is neither tension nor slack in the cable.


Install throttle cable.
Tighten locknut without altering setting or introducing twist into the cable outer.







7. Connect connectors and vacuum pipe.
8. Where appropriate check kickdown setting is within specification and reset if required.







9. Connect scantool.
Read 'Current Powertrain Data'.
Display PID 120F (pedal demand).







10. NOTE: Ensure that contact with switch does not result in switch movement.


Push throttle pedal until light contact is made with kickdown switch.







11. Specified PID value = 3.66 to 3.76 volts (2F9 + or - A hex).
If the value is outside these limits, proceed to step 9 (Installation).
If the value is within these limits, proceed to step 13 (Installation).
12. Pull carpet from around kickdown switch.
13. Disconnect kickdown switch flying lead connector (to avoid cable twist as the switch is rotated).







14. Adjust kickdown switch to the value as defined in step 8 (Installation).
15. Reconnect kickdown flying lead connector and verify setting.
16. Install air cleaner cover / intake assembly. Service and Repair
17. Check coolant level and top up if required.
18. Reconnect battery ground cable. Service and Repair