Throttle Body: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing Throttle Body


Removal

1. Remove the complete air cleaner assembly:

1.1 Unclip oil filler neck from upper part of the air cleaner.

1.2 Undo hexagon-head bolt M8 x 15.







1.3 Pull plug off the hot film mass air flow meter. To do this, push the button and simultaneously pull the plug off. Loosen hose clamp on the throttle body, unclip cable on the air cleaner housing and remove the air cleaner system.







2. Pull plug off the throttle body. Undo 4 hexagon-head bolts (M6 x 25) and remove the throttle body.







3. Remove sealing ring.


Installation

1. Insert new sealing ring in the correct position.







2. Fit throttle body.
Tightening torque for hexagon-head bolts 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

3. Install air cleaner assembly.


NOTE: Before installation, make sure that the rubber sleeves (2 ea.) are present and properly seated in the transverse lock panel.