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Throttle Body Assembly Replacement



THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: 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.

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

1. Remove the air cleaner resonator.




2. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve harness connector (1).
3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor harness connector (2).
4. Disconnect the vacuum hoses at the throttle body.




5. Remove the throttle body attaching bolts (1).
6. Remove the throttle body (4) from the intake manifold.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Inspect the throttle body gasket (3) and replace if necessary.
2. Install the throttle body (4) to the intake manifold.
3. Install the throttle body attaching bolts (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the throttle body attaching bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Connect the vacuum hoses to the throttle body.




5. Connect the TP sensor harness connector (2).
6. Connect the IAC valve harness connector (1).
7. Install the air cleaner resonator.
8. Test the accelerator movement by depressing the pedal to the floor and releasing the pedal.