Throttle Body: Removal: 3.6L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Never have the ignition key in the ON position when checking the throttle body shaft for a binding condition. This may set DTC's.

Fig 1: IAT Sensor Electrical Connector

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the air intake resonator (1). Refer to RESONATOR, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Throttle Body, Bolts & Connector
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Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) (1) and disengage the ETC harness from the clip (2) on the throttle body.
Remove four throttle body mounting bolts (4).
Remove the throttle body from the upper intake manifold.
Check the condition of the throttle body-to-intake manifold seal. The seal can be reused if not damaged.