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Sidekick (TBI)

  1. Ensure transmission is in Neutral or Park, and set parking brake. Warm engine to operating temperature. Turn all accessories off. Disconnect and plug vacuum hose from throttle opener on throttle body.
  2. Engine speed should increase to 2100-2300 RPM when vacuum hose is removed from throttle opener. If engine speed is not within specification, adjust by turning throttle opener adjusting screw. See Fig 1 . Reconnect vacuum hose when adjustment is within specification. See THROTTLE OPENER SPECIFICATIONS  table.
THROTTLE OPENER SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) RPM
Samurai 2150-2250
Sidekick TBI 2100-2300
(1) Transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park with vacuum hose disconnected and plugged at throttle opener.
Fig 1: Adjusting Throttle Opener (Samurai & Sidekick TBI)
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