We remove the throttle assembly for flushing the damper, as well as for replacement

If the throttle valve does not fully close, then there may be an increased idle speed

If the throttle is not fully opened, then the engine will not develop full power and there will be poor throttle response when the car is moving.

There may also be jerks and dips in the engine when the car is moving

The throttle actuator is electric, it is controlled by the electronic control unit of the engine control system

In the event of a malfunction, flush the throttle body with a solvent or aerosol carburettor cleaner

Removing the throttle body

We prepare the car and disconnect the negative battery terminal

Draining the coolant from the engine cooling system

If you prepare suitable plugs according to the size of the inlet and outlet hose and plug it immediately after disconnection, then you can not drain the coolant (in this case, the loss of coolant will be insignificant)

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

We shift the lock of the wire block and disconnect the block from the cover of the throttle assembly

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Loosen the fastening clamp and disconnect the sleeve from the nozzle of the throttle assembly

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

We loosen the clamp securing the coolant supply hose to the throttle assembly, squeezing its bent ears with pliers, and slide the clamp along the hose

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Remove the hose from the nozzle of the throttle assembly

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

In the same way, we loosen the clamp and disconnect the coolant outlet hose from the throttle assembly

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

We unscrew the four bolts securing the throttle assembly to the intake manifold and remove the throttle assembly

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Remove the rubber seal from the throttle body

A new seal must be installed each time it is removed

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

If the throttle assembly is not removed for replacement, we clean the contaminated throttle assembly with carburetor cleaning fluid

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Remove oil and other contaminants from the intake manifold cavity

Install the throttle assembly in reverse order

If necessary, add coolant

Removing and installing the accelerator pedal (gas)

Remove the gas pedal for replacement if it fails

We prepare the car and disconnect the negative battery terminal

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Squeeze the latches of the accelerator pedal wire block and disconnect the block from the pedal

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Unscrew the two nuts securing the accelerator pedal

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Remove the pedal from the front end shield studs

Replacing the throttle assembly and gas pedal of a Mazda 6 car

Pay attention to the labeling of the pedal, you need to purchase exactly the same

Install the pedal in reverse order