Throttle Body: Removal

Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Drain approximately 2.0 l (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt) of engine coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove the intercooler. Refer to INTERCOOLER .
Remove the bolts which secure the engine harness and PCV pipe to the intake manifold, and remove the intake duct from the throttle body.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Harness And PCV Pipe Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the connectors and preheater hoses from the throttle position sensor.

Fig 3: Locating Throttle Position Sensor Connectors And Preheater Hoses
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Remove the bolts which secure the throttle body to the intake manifold, and remove the throttle body.

Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts
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