Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Throttle Body: Service and Repair




Throttle Body









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering [1][2]Diagrams.

2. Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.

3. Remove the 4 bolts and the Throttle Body (TB).
- Remove and discard the TB gasket.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new TB gasket.

5. If the TB was replaced, turn the key ON without cranking the engine for 1 minute to allow the PCM to learn the adaptive table values for the new TB.