Throttle Body: Removal

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

CAUTION: The throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned.

Remove the resonator and tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the throttle return spring, the accelerator cable and the speed control cable.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Throttle Return Spring, Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable
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NOTE: Discard the throttle body (TB) gasket.

Remove the four bolts and the throttle body.

Fig 3: Removing Throttle Body
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