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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. Remove the cover (A) and clip (B) from air intake boot assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Clip
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  3. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly and air cleaner case.
  4. Loosen the clamp (B) which connects the air intake boot assembly and throttle body.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly And Air Cleaner Case
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  5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
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  6. Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector (A).
  7. Remove the bolts (B) which secure the throttle body to the multi-function duct assembly, and remove the throttle body.
    Fig 4: Identifying Multi-Function Duct Assembly Bolts
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