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Throttle Body Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect air cleaner (THERMAC) hose from engine fitting (model 700 TBI unit only). Remove air cleaner, adapter, and gasket. Disconnect electrical leads and IAC valve, throttle position sensor, and fuel injector(s).
    NOTE: On model 220 TBI units, squeeze plastic tabs on injectors and pull straight up.
  2. Disconnect grommet with wires from throttle body. Disconnect throttle linkage, return spring and cruise control linkage (if equipped). Label and disconnect all vacuum hoses from throttle body.
  3. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF . Disconnect fuel lines from throttle body. Remove throttle body mount bolts/nut. Remove throttle body.