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Throttle body

Throttle body


To remove


1. Take off the engine cover.

2. Remove the connecting pipe from the throttle body.

3. Disconnect the throttle cable and Cruise Control cable.

4. Unscrew the expansion tank filler cap to release the pressure in the cooling system.

5. Remove the idle air control valve.


6. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the throttle body.

7. Disconnect other hoses from the throttle body.

8. Remove the throttle position sensor.

9. Remove the 4 retaining screws and lift away the throttle body.


To fit



1. Check the condition and positioning of the O-ring.

2. Fit the throttle body and tighten the retaining screws.

Tightening torque 8 Nm (6lbf ft)

3. Fit the throttle position sensor.

4. Check the setting of the throttle valve by measuring the depth to the valve. The distance should be the same on both sides of the throttle valve. Use a slide caliper. If necessary, adjustment can be carried out by undoing the 2 screws and then moving the bracket in the desired direction.


5. Connect all hoses as well as the throttle cable and Cruise Control cable.

6. Fit the idle air control valve.

7. Fit the connecting pipe to the throttle body.

8. Fit the cover in place.

9. Check the function