THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

    Tech Tips

    Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to local regulations.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Dual VVT-i *B w/o Dual VVT-i
      *1 Radiator Reservoir Cap Sub-assembly *2 Radiator Reservoir Assembly
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug
      *5 2-Way - -

    2. Remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly.

    3. Loosen the cylinder block water drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant from the engine.

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Hi-back Seat Type)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side. Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Low-back Seat Type)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side. Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

  6. REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE HOLE SUB COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Roll up the carpet, and remove the 5 bolts and engine service hole sub cover.

  7. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR


    1. A003DHQ

      Slide the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

    2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake air connector.

    3. Loosen the 2 hose clamps.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and intake air connector.

  8. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Dual VVT-i
      *B w/o Dual VVT-i

      Disconnect the throttle motor connector.

    2. Slide the clamp and disconnect the water by-pass hose from the throttle body assembly.

    3. Slide the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose from the throttle body assembly.

    4. Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body assembly.

    5. A003DR5

      Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.