Throttle housing - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the fuel system as described in Section 6.
3 Remove the air inlet pipe (see illustration).
9.3 Air inlet pipe securing screws (A) and hose securing clip (B) - 1.6 EFI
engine
4 Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle valve linkage, then unbolt the cable bracket from the housing.
5 Disconnect the throttle position sensor wiring plug.
6 Unscrew the four securing nuts, and withdraw the throttle housing from the inlet manifold. Recover the gasket.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but use a
new gasket between the throttle housing and
the inlet manifold.
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