Throttle Body: Removal: 5.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Using a diagnostic scan tool, record any previous DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

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: Throttle Body Components - 5.7L

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Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable from battery.
Remove air duct and air resonator box at throttle body.
Disconnect electrical connector (2) at throttle body.
Remove four throttle body mounting bolts (4).
Remove throttle body from intake manifold.

Fig 2: Throttle Body & O-Ring - 5.7L
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1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD

2 - THROTTLE BODY O-RING
Check condition of throttle body O-ring (2).