Removal and Installation

WARNING: 

Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the vehicle to the ON mode, or while the vehicle is in ON mode. If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

NOTE: 

• Where icon is shown for further information in the information below.
• If you are replacing the throttle body, do the all procedures.
• If you are removing the throttle body, do 3rd procedure (12 Volt Battery - Remove) through 10th procedure (Engine Coolant - Refill).

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Fig 1: Throttle Body Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (1.5 L Engine)

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

	Detailed information, notes and precautions
	Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)

Replace

1. HDS - Connect
2. TP POSITION CHECK - Select

   1. Select the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. 2. Select TP POSITION CHECK and clear the throttle position (TP) learned value. 3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode. 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 2 seconds without pressing the accelerator pedal.

3. 12 Volt Battery - Remove
4. Throttle Body Duct - Remove

   NOTE: Make sure the end of hose band is aligned with the mark on the hose band after the throttle body duct is installed .

5. Heater Hose Bracket - Remove
6. Water Bypass Hose - Disconnect and Plug
7. Throttle Body - Remove
8. Throttle Body Lower Case - Remove (If Necessary)
9. All Removed Parts - Install

   1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket and a new O-ring. NOTE:  Tighten the throttle body mounting bolts in a cross pattern in three steps; Tighten the bolts until they sit on the throttle body. Tighten the bolts until the gasket is compressed and both parts are contacted. Tighten the bolts to specified torque.

10. Engine Coolant - Refill
11. PCM - Reset
12. PCM - Idle Learn