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Throttle Body: Removal

  1. Remove the collector cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Collector Cover. >
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  5. Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  6. Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  7. Remove the intake duct No. 3. < Ref. to INTAKE DUCT NO. 3 , REMOVAL, Intake Duct. >
  8. Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle position sensor, and disconnect the preheater hose (B) from the throttle body.
    Fig 1: Identifying Preheater Hose And Connector
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  9. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.
    Fig 2: Locating Throttle Body Bolts
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