Throttle Body: Removal

Remove the collector cover.
1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. <Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
Loosen the clamp (A) securing the air intake boot.
Remove the bolt (B) securing the air intake boot to the collector cover bracket.

Fig 2: Air Intake Boot Clamp And Collector Cover Bracket Bolt
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body and the air cleaner case (rear), and move it to the left side wheel apron.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the air intake boot to contact the air conditioner pipe.

Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body And Rear Air Cleaner Case
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle position sensor, and disconnect the preheater hose (B) from the throttle body.
Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.

Fig 4: Locating Throttle Body Bolts With Preheater Hose And Connector

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