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Removal And Installation

NOTE:

REMOVAL 

In case of replacement of the throttle body, connect the diagnosis tool, enter "ACTUATORS" and execute the self-learning procedure.

  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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  2. Remove the screw securing the air hose from the filter to the throttle body (1).
  3. Disconnect the engine oil vapor hose quick coupling (2).
  4. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air tubing from the filter to the throttle body.
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  5. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the air temperature sensor (1).
  6. Loosen clamp and remove the hose from the air filter to the throttle body.
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  7. Open the clip (1a), disconnect the quick coupling (1b) and move the hose for the vacuum brake booster to the side.
  8. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the throttle body (2).
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  9. Remove the fastener and the reinforcement bracket from the throttle body (1).
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  10. Remove the fasteners (1a) and remove the throttle body (1b).
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  11. Remove the gasket (1a) and verify the integrity of the centering pin (1b).

INSTALLATION 

  1. Install a new gasket on the inlet plenum.
  2. Install the throttle body, positioning it correctly on the centering pin.
  3. Install the throttle body fasteners and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to FUEL INJECTION, GAS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install the throttle body reinforcement bracket and tighten the fastener to the proper torque specification. Refer to FUEL INJECTION, GAS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Connect the wire harness connector to the throttle body.
  6. Install the hose for the vacuum brake booster, engage it in its clip and connect the quick coupling.
  7. Install the tubing from the air filter to the throttle body, and securely tighten the clamp.
  8. Connect the wire harness connector to the air temperature sensor.
  9. Connect the air hose from the filter to the throttle body, and securely tighten its strap.
  10. Connect the quick coupling to the engine oil vapor hose.
  11. Securely tighten the air hose to the throttle body filter fastener.
  12. Install the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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