Throttle Body: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Throttle Body Electrical Connector

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WARNING:

DO NOT place fingers in or around the throttle body plate. If the throttle body is energized, the throttle plate could move causing personal injury. Always disconnect the negative battery cable prior to servicing the throttle body.

CAUTION:

DO NOT move the throttle plate while power is connected to the throttle body. This may cause fault codes to set.

Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
Remove throttle body air intake hose.
Disconnect throttle body electrical connector (1) from throttle body (2).

Fig 2: Throttle Body Bracket And Throttle Body Bolts
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Remove throttle body support bracket bolt (2).
Remove four bolts (1), throttle body bracket (3) and throttle body (4) from the intake manifold.

Fig 3: Throttle Body Gasket
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NOTE:
Inspect intake manifold to throttle body gasket (2) for damage. Inspect the j-nuts for damage or excessive wear. Replace as necessary.
Inspect the four j-nuts (1) for damage or excessive wear, remove if necessary.
Inspect intake manifold to throttle body gasket (2) for damage, remove if necessary.