Throttle Body: Service and Repair

THROTTLE BODY







Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned, or possible damage to the throttle body can occur.

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
4. Disconnect the throttle return spring from the throttle body.
5. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove the 4 throttle body bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in), then rotate an additional 90 degrees.

7. Remove the throttle body.
- Inspect and clean the sealing surfaces before installation.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.