For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 retainers from the engine cover (1).
- Remove the engine cover (1) from the engine.
- Loosen the clamp and remove the air inlet duct (2) from the throttle body assembly (1).
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) of the throttle actuator control (TAC) module.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses (3) from the throttle body (1).
- Remove the upper 2 fasteners (2) and the lower 2 fasteners (4) from the throttle body (3).
- Remove the throttle body (3) and the gasket (1) from the intake manifold.
- Clean any remaining throttle body gasket from the intake manifold.
Installation Procedure
- Install a new throttle body gasket (1) onto the intake manifold.
- Install the throttle body (3) onto the intake manifold.
- Secure the throttle body to the manifold with 4 fasteners (2, 4).
- Connect the 2 coolant hoses (3) to the throttle body (1).
- Connect the TAC module electrical connector (2).
- Install the air inlet duct (2) to the throttle body (1).
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Install the engine cover (1) to the engine.
- Secure the engine cover (1) with the 2 nuts.
- Install the 2 retainers to the engine cover.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Install the 4 throttle body fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
