Throttle Body - Removal

REMOVAL






CAUTION: Never have the ignition key in the ON position when checking the throttle body shaft for a binding condition. This may set DTC's.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover (1).





3. Remove the air cleaner body (6) Air Cleaner Body - Removal.





4. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) (4) and disengage the ETC harness from the clip (2) on the throttle body.
5. Remove four throttle body mounting bolts (1) and remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.





6. Check the condition of the throttle body-to-intake manifold seal (1). The seal can be reused if not damaged.