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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1226468  Size: SH
  1. Remove the outlet resonator/duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Cover the throttle body opening with a shop towel and use shop air to remove any dirt at the base of the throttle body.

  3. Object Number: 1226493  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the MAP sensor connector.
  5. Disconnect the throttle control connector at throttle body.

  6. Object Number: 1233528  Size: SH
  7. Clamp off the hoses to avoid leaking coolant on engine.
  8. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt from the throttle body.
  9. Remove the coolant hoses at throttle body (4).

  10. Object Number: 1226494  Size: SH
  11. Remove the throttle body fasteners.
  12. Remove the throttle body.
  13. Notice: Cover the intake manifold opening with a shop towel whenever the throttle body is removed to prevent foreign material entry.

  14. Block the intake manifold opening with a clean shop towel to prevent dirt from entering.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1226494  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shop towel from the throttle body opening.
  2. Install a new throttle body gasket.
  3. Notice: Use care when tightening the throttle body bolts. Manifold damage will result if over torqued.

  4. Install the throttle body assembly and fasteners.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the throttle body fasteners.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 22 N·m (16 lb in).


    Object Number: 1233528  Size: SH
  8. Attach the coolant hoses (4) to the throttle body assembly and unclamp.
  9. Install the wiring harness bracket bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1226493  Size: SH
  11. Connect the MAP sensor connectors.
  12. Connect throttle body electrical connector.

  13. Object Number: 1226468  Size: SH
  14. Install the outlet resonator/duct assembly into position. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  15. If the throttle body assembly has been replaced, perform the idle learn procedure. Refer to Idle Learn .