Throttle Body Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Honda S2000, 2008 Honda S2000, 2007 Honda S2000, and 2006 Honda S2000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

NOTE: If you are replacing the throttle body, begin at step 1. If you are removing the throttle body, begin at step 4.

Connect the HDS while the engine is stopped.
Select the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
Do the TP POSITION CHECK in the ETCS TEST.
Remove the intake air duct (A).

Fig 1: Intake Air Duct With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the throttle body connector (B).
Disconnect the water bypass hoses (C), and plug them.
Remove the throttle body (D).
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (E), then check these items:
- Do ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .
- Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).