Removal and Replacement

Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure






Notice: Handle the electronic throttle control components carefully. Use cleanliness in order to prevent damage. Do not drop the electronic throttle control components. Do not roughly handle the electronic throttle control components. Do not immerse the electronic throttle control components in cleaning solvents of any type.

1. Remove the engine sight shield.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
3. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
4. Remove the throttle body attaching bolts (538).
5. Remove the throttle body (508) and the gasket (509).

Important: Do not reuse the throttle body gasket. Install a new gasket during assembly.

6. Discard the throttle body gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a new throttle body gasket (509).
2. Install the throttle body assembly (508).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Always use a torque wrench in order to obtain the proper torque.

3. Install the throttle body attaching bolts (538).

Tighten the throttle body bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

4. Connect the throttle body electrical connector.
5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
6. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Monitor the throttle angles, using a scan tool. The accelerator pedal should operate freely without binding between full closed throttle and wide open throttle.
7. Install the engine sight shield.