Throttle Body: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

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

CAUTION: Throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and should not be cleaned.

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE.




2. If equipped, Removed the bolt and position the transmission vent tube and bracket aside.




3. Remove the throttle body.
1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the cruise control actuator cable.
2. Disconnect the throttle position sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove the screws and throttle body.

CAUTION: The throttle body sealing surfaces are soft materials. Use care if cleaning is necessary.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.