Throttle Body: Service and Repair

THROTTLE BODY







Removal

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 assembly and air cleaner outlet tube.

2. NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.

Disconnect the electronic throttle body (TB) electrical connector.

3. Remove the 4 bolts and the TB.
- Discard the TB gasket.

Installation
1. Install a new TB gasket, position the TB and tighten the 4 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

2. Connect the electronic TB electrical connector.
- Push back the red clip.

3. Install the air cleaner assembly and air cleaner outlet tube.