Throttle Body: Description

The throttle body is located on the intake manifold. See Fig 1 or Fig 2. Fuel does not enter the intake manifold through the throttle body. Fuel is sprayed into the manifold by the fuel injectors.

Fig 1: TPS/IAC 2.4L

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1 - Idle Air Control Valve

2 - Throttle Position Sensor

Fig 2: TPS/IAC 3.3/3.8L

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1 - Idle Air Control Valve

2 - Throttle Position Sensor