Throttle Body Removal/Installation - 2.3L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the accelerator control splash shield.

Fig 1: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield - With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the wiring harness and engine vent tube from the air cleaner outlet tube.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiring Harness And Engine Vent Tube From Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
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Loosen the clamps, the bolt and remove the engine air cleaner intake tube and duct.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Air Cleaner Intake Tube And Duct - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the accelerator cable and the cruise control cable (if equipped).

Fig 4: Removing Accelerator Cable And Cruise Control Cable
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolts and the throttle body.

Fig 6: Removing Throttle Body
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the throttle body bolts in the sequence shown to 10 N.m {1 kgf.m, 7 ft.lbf}.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Throttle Body Bolts
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