Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Throttle Body Assembly

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NOTE: Do not use solvent of any type when cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as damage to the gasket surfaces and throttle body assembly may result.
Use care in cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as sharp tools may damage the gasket surfaces.

Clean the gasket surface on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly.
Install a new gasket, if necessary.
Install the throttle body assembly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the throttle body retaining nuts and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the throttle body retaining nuts and bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
Connect the throttle body coolant bypass hoses.
Connect the heater pipe nut at the throttle body.

Fig 2: View Of IAC Valve Electrical Connector

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Connect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.

Fig 3: View Of TP Sensor & Electrical Connector

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Connect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: View Of Accelerator Cable Bracket

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Install the accelerator controls cable bracket. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement .

Fig 5: Identifying Air Intake Duct

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Install the air intake tube and tighten the clamps.
Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
Connect the breather tube to the air intake tube.
Refill the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.

IMPORTANT: The throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle (WOT).

Inspect for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also inspect for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.