THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips labeled B. Then slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note


      • The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.

      • When detaching the clips labeled A, be sure to slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle.

  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 5 clips labeled A.

    2. Lift up the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly to detach the 4 clips labeled B, and remove the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


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      Remove the 2 bolts.

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      *1 Protrusion

      Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and labeled B, and detach the connections.

    3. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.

    4. Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and labeled E, and detach the connections.

    5. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH (for AWD)

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  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH (for AWD)

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  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE

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  9. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the throttle motor connector.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body assembly.

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      Disconnect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body assembly.

    4. Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.