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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 ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.
  1. Disconnect the MAP sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Map Sensor Connector
    G04546210Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the intake air duct (B).
  3. Disconnect the throttle body connector (C).
  4. Disconnect the water bypass hoses (D), and plug the water bypass hoses.
  5. Remove the throttle body (E).
  6. Clean the throttle body and intake manifold surface.
  7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (F).
    NOTE:
  8. Connect the HDS while the engine stopped.
  9. Select the ETCS (TAC) test from the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
  10. Do the ETCS TEST. If test results indicates the system is normal, the repair is complete. If any temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.