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Throttle Body Removal/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. Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the intake air duct (A).
    Fig 1: Intake Air Duct, Throttle Body & Connector, Water Bypass Hoses, Gasket And Hose Band With Torque Specifications
    G07768002Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the throttle body connector (B).
  4. Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses (C).
  5. Remove the throttle body (D).
  6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (E).
    NOTE:
    • When tightening the screw of the hose band (F), align the edge of the hose band (G) with the mark (H) painted on it.
  7. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
    NOTE: If it is in case of replacing or cleaning the throttle body, go to step 8. If it isn't, this procedure is complete.
  8. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side dashboard.
    Fig 2: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC)
    G07767991Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  11. Select the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
  12. Select TP POSITION CHECK and clear the throttle position (TP) learned value.
  13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait 2 seconds without pressing the accelerator pedal.
  15. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
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