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Throttle Body: Service and Repair

Throttle Body

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.






2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover RH.
4. Drain approximately 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant.
5. Remove the air intake boot.
6. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the throttle position sensor.
7. Disconnect the preheater hose (B).






8. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.






INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 8.3 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 6.1 ft.lb)