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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 turned LOCK (0).
  2. Disconnect the MAP sensor connector (A).
  3. Fig 1: Throttle Body Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G06944391Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the intake air duct (B).
  5. Disconnect the throttle body connector (C).
  6. Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses (D), then remove the throttle body (E).
  7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (F).
  8. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
    NOTE: 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.
  9. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
    Fig 2: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC)
    G06944381Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  11. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
  12. Select the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
  13. Select TP POSITION CHECK and clear the throttle position (TP) learned value.
  14. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  15. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (F).
  16. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).