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Throttle Body Assembly Replacement



THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air intake duct from the throttle body.




2. Remove the electrical wire harness connector from the throttle body.

NOTE: 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.

IMPORTANT: The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail, and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.

3. Remove the throttle body bolts (538).
4. Remove the throttle body (508).
5. Remove the throttle body gasket (509), and discard.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the throttle body gasket (509) to the intake manifold. Align the locating tab of the gasket with the notch in the manifold.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the throttle body gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.

2. Install the throttle body (508) and bolts (538).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the throttle body bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the electrical wire harness connector from the throttle body.
4. Install the air intake duct to the throttle body.