Removal and Replacement

Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: 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.


Notice: Do not use any solvent that contains Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). This solvent may damage fuel system components.


Important: DO NOT prop open the throttle blade with the ignition key in the ON position as it may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).







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




3. Remove the throttle body bolts.
4. Remove the throttle body.
5. Inspect the throttle body gasket, and replace if necessary.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the throttle body.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the throttle body bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





3. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the ETC (1).
4. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design))Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design)).