Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
NOTE: Do not use solvent of any type when cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as damage to the gasket surfaces and throttle body assembly may result.Use care in cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as sharp tools may damage the gasket surfaces.
1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
3. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
4. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove the accelerator controls cable bracket.
8. Disconnect the vacuum line from the throttle body.
9. Remove the exhaust crossover.
10. Remove the throttle body support bracket bolts.
11. Remove the throttle body support bracket.
12. Remove the throttle body nuts.
13. Remove the throttle body assembly.
14. Clean the gasket surface on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new gasket.
2. Install the throttle body assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the throttle body nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Install the throttle body support bracket.
5. Install the throttle body support bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Install the exhaust crossover.
7. Connect the vacuum line to throttle body.
8. Install the accelerator controls cable bracket.
9. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
10. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
11. Connect the IAC valve electrical connector.
12. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
14. Install the fuel injector sight shield.