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Throttle Body: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not use spray (carb) cleaners on any part of the throttle body. Do not apply silicone lubricants to any part of the throttle body.




1. Remove air duct and air resonator box at throttle body.
2. Disconnect electrical connector at throttle body (2).
3. Remove four throttle body mounting bolts (4).
4. Remove throttle body from intake manifold.




5. Check condition of throttle body O-ring (2).

INSTALLATION
1. Clean and check condition of throttle body-to-intake manifold O-ring.
2. Clean mating surfaces of throttle body and intake manifold.
3. Install throttle body to intake manifold by positioning throttle body to manifold alignment pins.
4. Install 4 mounting bolts and tighten to 105 in. lbs. (12 N.m).
5. Install electrical connector.
6. Install air plenum.
7. A Scan Tool may be used to learn electrical parameters. Go to the Miscellaneous menu, and then select ETC Learn.
8. If the previous step is not performed, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set.
9. If necessary, use a scan tool to erase any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from PCM.