2003-2004 Jaguar XJ Throttle Body Removal Instructions
Throttle Body Removal for Vehicles Without Supercharger
Removal Procedure:
WARNING: When relieving cooling system pressure, cover the expansion tank cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1. Remove the expansion tank cap to relieve the cooling system pressure.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean the throttle body. The bore and the throttle plate has a special coating applied during manufacture which should not be removed.
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2. Remove the air outlet pipe.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Detach the throttle body.
- Remove the retaining bolts.
6. Remove and discard the gasket.
NOTE: Cap the coolant hoses to minimize coolant loss.
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7. Remove the throttle body.
- Detach the coolant hoses from the throttle body.
Installation:
CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean the throttle body. The bore and the throttle plate has a special coating applied during manufacture which should not be removed.
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new throttle body gasket.
- Tighten to 10 Nm.
Check and top up the cooling system.
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