Throttle Body

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air intake duct assembly.
3. Remove the engine cover, as required.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Remove the water hoses leading to the throttle body.
6. Remove the emissions gas hoses and as required, the auxiliary air hose.
7. Label and disengage all electrical connectors from the throttle body.
8. Remove the bracket holding the throttle body to the cylinder head.
9. Disconnect the accelerator cable, and cruise control cable if equipped.
10. Remove the bolts attaching the throttle body to the air plenum.
11. Remove the throttle body and discard the gasket.

    To install:

12. Using a new gasket, install the throttle body and tighten the bolts to 17–20 ft. lbs. (23–26 Nm).
13. Install the throttle body bracket and tighten the bolts to 10–13 ft. lbs. (14–17 Nm).
14. Connect the accelerator cable, and cruise control cable if equipped.
15. Engage all electrical connectors to the throttle body.
16. Install the blow-by gas hose.
17. Install the water hoses leading to the throttle body.
18. Fill the cooling system.
19. Install the air intake duct assembly.
20. Connect the negative battery cable.