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Throttle Body: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the under cover RH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  4. Drain approximately 3.0 (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  5. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  6. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
  7. Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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  8. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
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  9. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the throttle position sensor.
  10. Disconnect the preheater hose (B).
    Fig 4: Preheater Hose And Connectors
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  11. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Locating Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts
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