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Throttle Body Removal/Installation

CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or while the ignition switch is in ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.
NOTE: If you are replacing or cleaning the throttle body, start at step  1. If you are removing the throttle body, start at step  4.
  1. Connect the HDS to the DLC while the engine is stopped.
  2. Select the INSPECTION MENU on the HDS.
  3. Do the TP POSITION CHECK in the ETCS TEST.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  5. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  6. Remove the harness clamp (A).
    Fig 1: Throttle Body Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G05953203Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the throttle body connector (B), and the EVAP canister purge valve connector (C).
  8. Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses (D) and the purge hose (E).
  9. Remove the throttle body (F).
  10. Remove the purge pipe (G), the water bypass hoses, and the purge hose from the throttle body.
  11. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (H), then refill the radiator with engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
    NOTE:
    • If you replace or clean the throttle body, go to step  12.
    • If you did not replace or clean the throttle body, this procedure is complete.
    • Be careful not to drop or damage the plates (I).
    • Align the marks (J) on the hose and throttle body, then insert the hose. Make sure the clamp (K) is positioned as shown below.
    • Align the mark (L) on the hose as shown, then insert the hose. Make sure the clamp (M) is positioned as shown below.
  12. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  13. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  14. Select the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
  15. Select the TP POSITION CHECK, then clear the throttle position (TP) learned value.
  16. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  17. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait 2 seconds without pressing the accelerator pedal.
  18. Do ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .