Right
RIGHT THROTTLE BODYNOTE: If only one throttle body is replaced, the other must be cleaned. Refer to Cleaning Throttle Bodies.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery
2. Remove tube connecting air cleaner to air plenum.
3. Disconnect air plenum from throttle bodies, PCV make up air tube and idle air control motor. Remove plenum from the right side of the vehicle.
4. Disconnect purge hose from throttle body.
Throttle Position Sensor:
5. Disconnect electrical connector from throttle position sensor.
6. Remove throttle body mounting nuts.
Right Throttle Body Removal/Installation:
7. The end throttle body shaft has a ball stud that fits into a socket in the synchronization shaft. Also, the tang on the end of the throttle body lever fits into an opening in the bracket on the synchronization shaft.
8. Slide throttle body back off of mounting studs. Separate the throttle body from the synchronization shaft. Remove throttle body.
9. Clean gasket from mating surfaces.
INSTALLATION
Prior to installing the right throttle body, remove and clean the left throttle body. Refer to Cleaning Coked Throttle Bodies.
Cleaning Coked Throttle Bodies
1. Position new gasket over throttle body mounting studs.
2. Connect throttle body to synchronization shaft. Ensure ball stud on throttle body shaft enters socket in end of synchronization shaft. At the same time, the tang on the throttle lever locks into the bracket on the synchronization shaft.
3. Install throttle body over mounting studs.
4. Tighten mounting nuts to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs) torque.
5. Connect purge tube to nipple on throttle body.
6. Attach electrical connector to throttle position sensor.
7. Check throttle body synchronization. Refer to Throttle Body Synchronization.
Throttle Body Synchronization Service
8. Install air plenum.
9. Install air cleaner to air plenum tube.
10. Connect negative cable to battery.