Throttle Body: Service and Repair

Throttle Body









Removal

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and the ACL outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

3. NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.

Disconnect the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) electrical connector.

4. NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.

Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

5. Remove the 4 bolts and the TB assembly.
- Discard the TB O-ring seal.

Installation

1. Using a new O-ring seal, install the TB and tighten the 4 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees (one-fourth turn).

2. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.

3. Connect the ETC electrical connector.

4. Install the ACL assembly and the ACL outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

5. Install the engine cover.