Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Throttle Body Assy Removal

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WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious burns. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not smoke. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely wiped up immediately.

NOTICE

Never drop the throttle body assy especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the body assy can damage it.

Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal) Primary and Secondary Fuel Hoses (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Disconnect: Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Connector [A] Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Connector [B] Subthrottle Valve Actuator Connector [C] Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Connector [D] Hose [E] (Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
For the California and Southeast Asia models, pull off the vacuum hose.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Disconnect: Primary Fuel Injector Connectors [A]

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove the caps [A] on both sides.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Loosen the throttle body assy holder clamp bolts [A].

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove the throttle body assy [A] from the throttle body assy holders.
Disconnect: Main Throttle Sensor Connector [B] Subthrottle Sensor Connector [C]

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove: Clamp [A] Throttle Cable Lower Ends [B]
After removing the throttle body assy, stuff pieces of lint -free, clean cloth into the throttle body assy holders.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

NOTICE

If dirt gets into the engine, excessive engine wear and possible engine damage will occur.

Throttle Body Assy

Idle Speed Inspection Refer to the Idle Speed Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Synchronization Inspection/Adjustment Refer to the Engine Vacuum Synchronization Inspection in the P ...

Throttle Body Assy Installation

Apply a thin coat of grease to the throttle cable lower ends. Fit the accelerator cable end [A] and the decelerator cable end [B] into the throttle pulley. Install the clamp [C] securely. ...

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Sidestand Switch Operation Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). Inspect the sidestand switch [A] operation accordance to below table. Sidestand Switch Operation If the sidestand switch operation does not work, inspect or replace the foll ...

Nozzle Assy Assembly
Before assembling, blow away dirt or dust from the delivery pipes [A] by applying compressed air [B]. Replace the O-rings [A] of the joint pipe [B] with new ones. Apply engine oil to the new O-rings, and insert it to the delivery pipes [C] Insert the joint pipe so that the step ...

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Installation
NOTICE Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately. Install the KIBS hydraulic unit together with the bracket. Before installing the brake pipe, check to see that there is no damage on the threads of the brake pipe joi ...