Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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.




1. Drain the radiator coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Remove the air intake duct form the throttle body.
3. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the throttle body/throttle actuator control (TAC) electrical connector.
5. Remove the throttle body/throttle actuator control (TAC) retaining bolt (3) and nuts (4).
6. Remove the throttle body/throttle actuator control (TAC) assembly (1) from the intake.
7. Remove and discard the gasket (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the new gasket to the intake (2).
2. Install the throttle body/TAC assembly (1) to the Intake.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Reinstall the retaining bolt (3) and nuts (4).

Tighten
Tighten the throttle body retaining bolt and nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Reconnect the throttle body/TAC electrical connector.
5. Reconnect the MAF electrical connector
6. Reinstall the air intake duct to the throttle body/TAC assembly.
7. Refill the radiator in order to replace the lost coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.