For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor connector.
- Remove the air cleaner inlet duct from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the electronic throttle body connector.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the electronic throttle body.
- Remove the throttle body retaining bolts.
- Remove the throttle body and discard the gasket.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Clean the gasket mating surface on the intake manifold.
- Clean the throttle body.
- Install the electronic throttle body assembly with a new gasket.
- Install the electronic throttle body retaining nuts and bolts.
- Connect the electronic throttle body electrical connector.
- Install the throttle body coolant hoses.
- Install the air cleaner inlet duct to the throttle body.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Fill the cooling system.
Caution: Use care when cleaning the old gasket from the aluminum surfaces in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
Note: If the electronic throttle control valve is removed from the throttle body, the throttle body may be cleaned in a cold immersion type cleaner. Do not clean the electronic throttle control valve with any type of solvent or cleaner.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the throttle body retaining bolts and nuts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
