Throttle Body: Removal

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. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.
Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.

Fig 2: Air Intake Boot, Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move the air intake boot aside so that it does not interfere with the work.

Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Boot From Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Throttle Body
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from the throttle position sensor.
Disconnect the preheater hose (B) from the throttle body.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Preheater Hose From Throttle Body
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Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.

Fig 5: Locating Throttle Body From Intake Manifold Bolts

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