Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Throttle Body: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct and air resonator box at throttle body.
2. Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors at IAC motor and TPS (3) , (4), and (5).
3. Remove vacuum line at throttle body.
4. Remove all control cables from throttle body (lever) arm. Refer to Accelerator Pedal and Throttle Cable.
5. Remove three throttle body mounting bolts (1).
6. Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean throttle body-to-intake manifold O-ring (2).
2. Clean mating surfaces of throttle body and intake manifold.
3. Install throttle body to intake manifold by positioning throttle body to manifold alignment pins.
4. Install three mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 12 N-m (105 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install control cables.
6. Install vacuum line to throttle body
7. Install electrical connectors.
8. Install air plenum.
