Throttle Body: Description

The throttle body is located on the intake manifold (Fig 1) or (Fig 2). Fuel does not enter the intake manifold through the throttle body. Fuel is sprayed into the manifold by the fuel injectors.

Fig 1: Throttle Body 2.7L

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Fig 2: Throttle Body 3.2/3.5L

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