Throttle Body Removal / Installation - 3.0L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Disconnect the breather tube and the air inlet tube.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Breather Tube And Air Inlet Tube
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Remove the bolt and the splash shield.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Splash Shield With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the accelerator cable, cruise control actuator cable and return spring.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable, Cruise Control Actuator Cable And Return Spring
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Remove the bolts and the throttle body.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Throttle Body With Torque Specifications
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If required, remove the throttle body gasket.
If required, remove the TP sensor. See THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
To install, reverse the removal procedure.