Throttle Body: Service and Repair

Fuel Delivery System:

REMOVAL

1. Loosen engine air cleaner tube clamps and remove air cleaner outlet tube.

2. Disconnect accelerator cable.

3. Disconnect fuel charging wiring connectors from the throttle position sensor and idle air control valve.

4. Remove four throttle body retaining nuts.

5. Carefully separate throttle body from upper intake manifold.

6. Remove and discard throttle body gasket.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean gasket mating surfaces.

NOTE: If scraping is necessary be careful not to damage gasket surfaces or allow material to drop into manifold.

2. Install throttle body with new throttle body gasket on the four studs of the upper intake manifold. Tighten retaining nuts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb ft).

3. Connect fuel charging wiring to the throttle position sensor and idle air control valve.

4. Connect accelerator cable.

5. Install air cleaner outlet tube.