Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Throttle Body Assy Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / Throttle Body Assy / Throttle Body Assy Removal

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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Fluid Level Inspection
With the brake fluid reservoirs held horizontal, the brake fluid level must be kept between the upper and lower level lines. A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir B. Upper Level Line C. Lower Level Line A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir B. Upper Level Line C. Lower Level Line If th ...

Fuel Pump Installation
Remove dirt or dust from the fuel pump [A] by lightly applying compressed air. Replace the fuel pump gasket with a new one. Check that the fuel pump terminal [A] and band [B] are in place. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the fuel pump bolts. Tighten the ...

Solenoid Valve Inspection (Service Code b 13, b 14, b 17, b 18)
The solenoid valve is built in the KIBS Hydraulic Unit [A]. Therefore the solenoid valve cannot be checked directly. Perform the Pre-Diagnosis Inspection 1 and 2 (see Inquiries to Rider in the Brakes chapter). If any of these service codes appears even if all checks are ended, replace t ...