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.
2016 Subaru BRZ Limited, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Throttle Body Assembly (Fa20): Removal
- Disconnection of the battery ground terminal (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
- Draining of coolant (SUBARU Super Coolant) (Refer to COOLANT (FA20) )
- Air cleaner case sub-assembly removal (Refer to V-BELT (FA20) )
- Removal of throttle body assembly (with motor)
- Disconnect the connector for the throttle body assembly (with motor).
- Slide 2 clamps, and disconnect the water bypass hose No. 2 and water bypass hose No. 3 from the throttle body assembly (with motor).
- Remove 4 bolts, and remove the throttle body assembly (with motor) from the intake manifold.
- Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake manifold.
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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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