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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: 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.


    Object Number: 1581869  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the electronic throttle control (ETC) electrical connector (2).

  4. Object Number: 1582015  Size: SH
  5. Remove the heater inlet and outlet pipe nuts (1).
  6. Remove the heater inlet and outlet pipe bracket from the throttle body studs. Reposition the pipes.
  7. Remove the throttle body bolts/studs.
  8. Remove the throttle body.
  9. Remove the throttle body gasket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1582015  Size: SH
  1. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
  2. Install the throttle body.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the throttle body bolts/studs.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/studs to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Position the heater inlet and outlet pipes and install the pipe bracket to the throttle body studs.
  7. Install the heater inlet and outlet pipe nuts (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1581869  Size: SH
  9. Connect the ETC electrical connector (2).
  10. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  11. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  12. Perform the Throttle Learn Procedure. Refer to Throttle Learn.