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Throttle Body: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 4
  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 
    Fig 1: Locating V-Bank With Nuts And Clips
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    1. Remove the 2 nuts.
    2. Remove the 2 clips and cover.
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET 
    1. Remove the bolt and air cleaner inlet.
  5. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE 
    Fig 2: Locating Air Hose And No. 1 Ventilation Hose
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    1. Disconnect the air hose and No. 1 ventilation hose.
    2. Loosen the 2 hose clamps and bolt, and remove the intake air connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Hose Clamps And Bolt
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  6. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Disconnect the ventilation hose.
    3. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, throttle body and gasket.
      Fig 4: Locating Bolts, Nuts And Throttle Body
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