Removal and Replacement

Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

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.




1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the electronic throttle control (ETC) (2).




3. Remove the throttle body bolts (9) and nuts (10).
4. Remove the throttle body (8).
5. Remove and discard the throttle body gasket (7).

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW throttle body gasket (7).
2. Install the throttle body (8).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the throttle body bolts (9) and nuts (10).

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




4. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the ETC (2).
5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
6. Perform the throttle learn procedure. Refer to Throttle/Idle Learn (Throttle Learn).