Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
Throttle Body: Service and Repair
THROTTLE BODY
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly
flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned or possible damage to the throttle body can occur.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. Remove the upper snow shield screws and the upper snow shield.
4. Remove the throttle body.
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Disconnect the throttle position sensor electrical connector.
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Disconnect the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the cruise control actuator cable.
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Remove the screws and throttle body.
CAUTION: The throttle body sealing surfaces are soft materials. Use care if cleaning is necessary.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.