Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install a new gasket, if necessary.
- Install the throttle body assembly.
- Install the throttle body nuts and the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the throttle body inlet (3) and the outlet (4) hoses to the throttle body.
- Install the heater pipe nut to the throttle body.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the IAC valve electrical connector.
- Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
- Install the accelerator controls cable bracket. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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