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Throttle Body: Service and Repair

THROTTLE BODY







Removal and Installation

CAUTION: The throttle body (TB) must be removed from the vehicle to be cleaned. Do not hold the throttle plate open with any object that could scratch the bore or plate while servicing or cleaning the TB or the TB may be damaged.

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
2. Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the bolts, the throttle body (TB) and the TB gasket. Discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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