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Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Throttle body (TB) bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned, or possible damage to the throttle body can occur.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article .
  2. Detach the harness retainer from the cable bracket stud bolt.
  3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
  4. Detach the harness retainer from the TP sensor stud bolt.
  5. Disconnect the throttle return spring from the throttle body (TB).
  6. Disconnect the speed control cable from the TB.
  7. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the TB.
  8. Remove the 2 cable bracket bolts and position the bracket and cables aside.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  9. Remove the 4 bolts and the TB.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  10. Remove the TB gasket.
    • Inspect the gasket and install new if necessary.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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