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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  2. Disconnect the electronic throttle body coolant feed and return hoses.
    1. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
    2. Plug the coolant hoses.
  3. Disconnect the electronic throttle body electrical connector.
  4. Remove the bolts and the throttle body.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  5. NOTE: Gasket is press-in-place in manifold.
  6. Remove and discard the throttle body gasket.
  7. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new throttle body gasket.