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Electronic Throttle Control Module: Service and Repair



Replacing The Throttle Body (TB)

Remove







Remove the intake manifold between the front cover plate and the air cleaner (ACL) housing.

Disconnect the battery negative lead.







Disconnect the hose between the charge air cooler (CAC) and the throttle body (TB) at the end of the throttle body (TB). Move to one side.

Remove the tie strap at the connector.







Disconnect the throttle body (TB) connector.

Remove the throttle body (TB).

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly.

Install
- a new throttle body (TB) with a new gasket. Tighten to 10 Nm
Connect the throttle body (TB) connector
- the tie strap at the connector
- the pipe between the throttle body (TB) and the charge air cooler (CAC)
- the intake manifold between the front cover plate and the air cleaner (ACL) housing
- the battery negative lead.

Finishing
Check that no diagnostic trouble codes have been stored during the repair.
Test drive the car. Check the function of the engine.