Removal and Replacement

Throttle Body Removal and Installation

Removal

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.

1. HDS DLC - Connection





NOTE: For specific operations, refer to the user's manual that came with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS). Make sure the HDS is loaded with the latest software.

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

2. TP Position Check Before Removing

1. Select the INSPECTION MENU on the HDS.

2. Do the TP POSITION CHECK in the ETCS TEST.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

3. Intake Air Pipe





1. Remove the intake air pipe.

4. Air Cleaner





1. Disconnect the intake air duct (A).

2. Remove the air cleaner (B).

3. Remove the harness clamp (C).

5. Throttle Body Assembly

1. Remove the intake air duct (A).






2. Disconnect the connectors (B).

3. Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses (C).

4. Disconnect the vacuum hose (D).

5. Remove the throttle body (E).

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.

1. Throttle Body Assembly

1. Install the throttle body (A) with a new gasket (B).






2. Connect the vacuum hose (C).

3. Connect the water bypass hoses (D).

4. Connect the connectors (E).

5. Install the intake air duct (F).

NOTE: After torqueing the screw of the hose band (G), make sure the clearance (H) is less than 1.0 mm (0.4 in).

2. Air Cleaner





1. Install the harness clamp (A).

2. Install the air cleaner (B).

3. Connect the intake air duct (C).

3. Intake Air Pipe





1. Install the intake air pipe.

4. Coolant - Refill





1. Fill the coolant reservoir to the MAX mark (A) with Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.

5. ECM/PCM - Reset

1. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS while the engine is stopped.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and wait 30 seconds.

6. Warm Up The Engine

Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

7. ECM/PCM - Idle Learn

1. Let the engine idle for about 5 minutes with the throttle fully closed.

NOTE: If the radiator fan comes on, do not include its running time in the 5 minutes.