Removal Procedure
Caution: Handle the electronic throttle control components carefully. Use cleanliness in order to prevent damage. Do not drop the electronic throttle control components. Do not roughly handle the electronic
throttle control components. Do not immerse the electronic throttle control components in cleaning solvents of any type.
Note:
• | DO NOT for any reason, insert a screwdriver or other small hand tool into the throttle body to hold open the throttle plate as a wedge, as the inside of the throttle body could be damaged. |
• | An 8-digit part identification number is stamped on the throttle body casting. Refer to this number if servicing, or part replacement is required. |
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to
Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
.
- Drain the engine cooling. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the electronic throttle control (ETC).
- Remove the heater inlet and outlet pipe clip nuts (1) from the throttle
body studs.
- Reposition the heater inlet and outlet hose clamps at the engine pipes.
- Reposition the heater inlet and outlet hose/pipe (2, 3).
- Remove the throttle body bolts/nuts.
- Remove the throttle body.
- Remove and discard the throttle body gasket.
Installation Procedure
Note: DO NOT reuse the throttle body gasket. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.
- Install a NEW throttle body gasket. Align the locating tab of the gasket with the notch in the manifold.
- Position the throttle body to the intake manifold.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the throttle body bolts/nuts and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
- Position the heater inlet and outlet hose/pipe (2, 3).
- Position the heater inlet and outlet hose clamps at the engine pipes.
- Install the heater inlet and outlet pipe clip nuts (1) to the throttle body studs and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Note: Verify that the throttle actuator motor harness connector and the connector seal are properly installed and not damaged.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the ETC.
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
.
- Fill the engine cooling. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to
Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
.
- Connect a scan tool in order to test for proper throttle opening and throttle closing ranges.
- Operate the accelerator pedal and monitor the throttle angles. The accelerator pedal should operate freely, without binding, between closed throttle, and wide open throttle (WOT).
- Verify that the vehicle meets the following conditions:
• | The vehicle is not in a reduced engine power mode. |