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.

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




1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the electronic throttle control (ETC) electrical connector (3).




4. Remove the throttle body bolts.
5. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.

Installation Procedure




1. Inspect the throttle body gasket and replace if necessary.
2. Position the throttle body to the intake manifold.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the throttle body bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Connect the ETC electrical connector (3).
5. Install the air cleaner outlet. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Perform the throttle learn procedure. Refer to Throttle/Idle Learn (Throttle Learn).