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Throttle Body Removal And Installation: Installation

Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the vehicle to the ON mode, or while the vehicle is in ON mode. If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

  1. Throttle Body - Install

    1. Install the throttle body (A) with a new gasket (B).

    Fig 1: Throttle Body With Torque Specifications
    GHH346161Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Tighten the bolts (C) and the nuts (D) in a cross pattern in three steps; tighten the bolts and the nuts until they sit on the throttle body, tighten the bolts and the nuts until the gasket is compressed and both parts are contacted, tighten the bolts and the nuts to specified torque.

    3. Connect the water bypass hoses (E).

    4. Connect the throttle body connector (F).

    5. Install the intake air duct (G).

    • When torquing the hose band screw (H), do not overtighten the screw beyond 2.0 N.m.
    • After tightening the hose band screw, make sure the clearance (I) is at least 0.04 in (1.0 mm).

    6. Install the harness clip (J).

    7. Connect the MAP sensor connector (K).

  2. Engine Coolant - Refill

    Refill the radiator with engine coolant .

  3. PCM - Reset

    Reset the PCM with the HDS .

  4. PCM - Idle Learn

    Do the PCM idle learn procedure .