Replacing the throttle body (electronic throttle module): Removing
Disconnect the negative battery lead. Battery, disconnecting
Remove the dipstick tube.
Removing the throttle body
Slacken off the hose clip for the charge air pipe on the throttle body.
Detach the charge air pipe from the throttle body.
Remove:
- the intake manifold between the front and the air cleaner (ACL) housing
- the 4 x screws holding the engine cooling fan (FC) shroud.
Push the shroud slightly to one side, pull up the relay holder and pull the connectors for the engine cooling fan (FC) apart.
Remove:
- the charge air hose from the charge air cooler
- hoses and cables from their holders
- the engine cooling fan relays, x 2, from the fan shroud by bending the relays into the engine compartment and pulling upwards.
Open the tie strap for the cables.
Remove:
- the connectors with holders on both sides of the fan shroud
- the evaporative emission system (EVAP) valve from the engine cooling fan (FC) shroud
- the fan with shroud.
The cable to the throttle body must not be cut off. The throttle body may need to be returned complete.
If the electrical cable to the throttle body is behind the bracket for the starter motor:
Undo the 2 x nuts.
Remove the screw.
Remove any tie straps and disconnect the connector for the throttle body.
Route the cable for the throttle body from the rear side of the bracket for the starter motor.
Remove the 4 x screws for the throttle body.