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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Air Intake Duct & Throttle Body
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    NOTE: Handle the electronic throttle control components carefully. Use cleanliness in order to prevent damage. Do not drop the electronic throttle control components. Do not roughly handle the electronic throttle control components. Do not immerse the electronic throttle control components in cleaning solvents of any type.
    IMPORTANT: Cover or plug any openings when servicing the throttle body in order to prevent possible contamination.
  1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
  2. Remove the air intake duct.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the throttle body assembly electrical connector.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Throttle Body Assembly
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  5. Remove the throttle body attaching bolts.
  6. Remove the throttle body and the gasket.
    IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the throttle body gasket. Install a new gasket during assembly.
  7. Discard the throttle body gasket.
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