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Throttle Body Assembly Removal and Replacement

Throttle Body Assembly (Exploded View):






REMOVAL:

- Remove TBI assembly from vehicle.
- Remove fuel meter body attaching screw assemblies.
- Remove fuel meter body assembly.
- Remove throttle body to fuel meter body gasket and discard.

DISASSEMBLE:
Remove TPS from old throttle body, for use on new throttle body. (IAC valve does not have to be removed, since a new one comes with replacement throttle body.)

ASSEMBLE:
Install TPS onto replacement throttle body assembly. Refer to THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS).

INSTALLATION:

- Install new throttle body to fuel meter body gasket.
- Install fuel meter body assembly on throttle body assembly.
- Install fuel meter body to throttle body attaching screws that have been coated with locking compound. Tighten the attaching screw assemblies to 4.0 Nm (3.50 lb-in).
- Install TBI unit onto intake manifold. Tighten mounting bolts to 16.0 Nm (12.0 lb-ft).