Removal & Installation

1990 Eagle Talon Base, AutomaticSECTION Removal & Installation
  1. Drain coolant. Disconnect accelerator cable. Disconnect breather, air intake (turbo air hose on turbo models) and vacuum hoses. Disconnect idle speed control motor and throttle position sensor connectors.
  2. On 2.0L, remove throttle body bracket.
  3. On all models, disconnect fuel injector harness connector. Disconnect water hoses. Remove bolts attaching throttle body-to-manifold. Remove throttle body.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install new throttle body-to-manifold gasket. Add necessary coolant and check for leaks. Torque all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  at end of this article.
Fig 1: Throttle Body Assembly (1.8L)
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.