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.
2017 Honda Odyssey EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Throttle Body Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or while the ignition switch is in ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.
- Connect the HDS while the engine is stopped.
- Disconnect the MAP sensor connector (A).
- Remove the intake air duct (B).
- Disconnect the throttle body connector (C).
- Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses (D).
- Remove the throttle body (E).
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (F), then refill the radiator with tengine coolant COOLANT CHECKNOTE:
- After torqueing the screw of the hose band (G), make sure the clearance (H) is less than 0.04 in (1.0 mm) After installing the throttle body, do these items:
- If it is in case of replacing or cleaning the throttle body, go to step 8. If it isn't, this procedure is complete.
- Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II).
- Reset the PCM with the HDS.
- Select the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
- Select the TP POSITION CHECK and clear the throttle position (TP) learned value.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait 2 seconds without pressing the accelerator pedal.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
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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.
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