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
- Inspect the throttle body gasket (3) and replace if necessary.
- Install the throttle body (4) to the intake manifold.
- Install the throttle body attaching bolts and studs (5).
Tighten: Tighten the throttle body attaching bolts and studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the accelerator cable bracket and cables. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement .
- Connect the vacuum hoses to the throttle body.
- Connect the TP sensor harness connector.
- Connect the IAC valve harness connector.
- Install the air cleaner resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
- Test the accelerator movement by depressing the pedal to the floor and releasing the pedal.
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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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