Removal and Replacement

Throttle Body Removal/Installation

CAUTION
Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or while the ignition switch is in ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

NOTE: If you are replacing or cleaning the throttle body, start at step 1. If you are removing the throttle body, start at step 4.

1. USA, Canada models: Connect the HDS to the DLC while the engine is stopped.

2. USA, Canada models: Select the INSPECTION MENU on the HDS.

3. USA, Canada models: Do the TP POSITION CHECK in the ETCS TEST.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

5. Remove the charge air cooler Service and Repair, then remove the intake air duct (charge air cooler outlet tube) (A).





6. Disconnect the throttle body connector (B), the water bypass hoses (C), and the vacuum hose (D).

NOTE: Plug the water bypass hoses after disconnecting them.

7. Remove the throttle body (E).

8. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (F).

NOTE: When torquing the screw of the hose band (G), align the edge of the hose band (H) with the mark (I) painted on the hose band. If you tighten the screw over the mark, replace the hose band.

9. After installing the throttle body, do this:

- Refill the radiator with engine coolant Service and Repair.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure PCM Idle Learn Procedure.