Throttle Body: Removal

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove air cleaner case.

Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Case
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Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)

Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
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Disconnect connectors from idle air control solenoid valve, throttle position sensor.
Disconnect air by-pass hose from air assist injector solenoid valve.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Air By-Pass Hose From Air Assist Injector Solenoid Valve
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1. Throttle position sensor
2. Idle air control solenoid valve
3. Air by-pass hose from air assist injector solenoid valve
Disconnect engine coolant hoses from throttle body.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hoses From Throttle Body
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Remove bolts which install throttle body to intake manifold.