Removal and Replacement

Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
2. Disconnect the electronic throttle control (ETC) electrical connector.




3. Remove the heater pipe nut at the throttle body.




4. Remove the nuts and the bolts from the throttle body.
5. Remove the throttle body assembly.
6. Remove the throttle body gasket.

Caution: 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.

7. Clean and inspect the throttle body gasket mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
2. Install the throttle body assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the throttle body nuts and the bolts.

Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Install the heater pipe nut to the throttle body.

Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Connect the ETC electrical connector.
6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
7. Perform the Throttle Learn Procedure. Refer to Throttle/Idle Learn Testing and Inspection.