Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.




3. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.




4. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the accelerator control cable bracket.




6. Remove the throttle body inlet (3) and the outlet (4) hoses from the throttle body.




7. Remove the heater pipe nut at the throttle body.
8. Remove the nuts and the bolts from the throttle body.
9. Remove the throttle body assembly.
10. Remove the throttle body gasket.

NOTE: Do not use solvent of any type when cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as damage to the gasket surfaces and throttle body assembly may result.

Use care in cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as sharp tools may damage the gasket surfaces.

11. Clean and inspect the throttle body gasket mating surface.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
2. Install the throttle body assembly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the throttle body nuts and the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).




4. Install the throttle body inlet (3) and the outlet (4) hoses to the throttle body.




5. Install the heater pipe nut to the throttle body.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




6. Connect the IAC valve electrical connector.




7. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
8. Install the accelerator controls cable bracket.
9. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.