Throttle Body: Service and Repair

WARNING: Make sure engine is cool before removing Throttle Body as it is heated with engine coolant and may cause burns.

Throttle Body Replacement:

1. Remove air intake tube.
2. Remove the throttle cable and, on A/T equipped cars, the A/T throttle control cable.
3. Remove all vacuum hoses, coolant hoses, and electrical connectors from the Throttle Body assembly.
4. Remove the four 8mm mounting nuts and remove the Throttle Body assembly.
5. Replace Throttle Body gasket and reverse above procedure to reinstall.
6. Torque 8mm Throttle Body nuts to:

16 lb-ft (22 Nm)

7. After reassembly, adjust the throttle cable and, on A/T equipped cars, the A/T throttle control cable.
8. Check idle speed and dashpot for proper adjustment and operation. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES".

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to adjust the throttle stop screw, it is non-adjustable.