Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Throttle Body: Service and Repair

THROTTLE BODY

REMOVAL

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 may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: The throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned.

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.







2. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.







3. Disconnect the accelerator controls.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable.
- Disconnect the speed control cable.
- Disconnect the return spring.







4. NOTE: Discard the throttle body gasket.

Remove the throttle body.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the throttle body.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.