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.
Throttle Body: Reassembly
- INSTALL THROTTLE BODY IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
- Install a new gasket onto the throttle body.
- Install the throttle body idle air control valve assembly with the 3 screws [B].
Torque: 3.7 N*m (38 kgf*cm, 33 in.*lbf)
- INSTALL E.F.I. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
- Make sure that the throttle valve is fully closed.
- With the throttle position sensor rotated 30° to 45° counterclockwise about the fully-closed position of the throttle valve, install the throttle position sensor onto the throttle body.
- Rotate the throttle position sensor clockwise, then secure it with the 2 screws.
Torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf)
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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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