Throttle Body Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING:

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.

NOTE: If you are replacing the throttle body, start at 1st procedure (HDS - Connect). If you are removing the throttle body, start at 3rd procedure (Throttle Body - Remove).

HDS - Connect

TP POSITION CHECK - Do

1. Select the INSPECTION MENU on the HDS.

2. Do the TP POSITION CHECK in the ETCS TEST.

3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 2 seconds without pressing the accelerator pedal.

5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

Air Cleaner - Remove
Throttle Body - Remove
1. Disconnect the connector (A) and the vacuum hose (B), then remove the EVAP canister purge valve (C).

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2. Remove the intake air duct (D).

3. Disconnect the throttle body connector (E).

4. Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses (F) from the throttle body.

5. Remove the throttle body (G).