THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    Note

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, cylinder block drain cock plugs and radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug (for Bank 1).

    3. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug).

    4. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly.

      B000J0SE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 1)
      *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug) *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *5 Air Drain Cock Plug - -

      Tech Tips

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

  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000NJT

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the retainer on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000GYQ

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and wire harness clamp.

    2. B000JRW

      Disconnect the 3 hoses.

    3. Separate the ventilation hose.

    4. B000K4N

      Loosen the hose clamp and separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the throttle with motor body assembly.

    5. Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap with hose.

  8. REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY


    1. B000HC1

      Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle with motor body assembly.

    2. B000LEP

      Disconnect the throttle body connector and wire harness clamp.

    3. Remove the 4 bolts, throttle with motor body assembly and wire harness clamp stay.

    4. Remove the gasket from the intake air surge tank assembly.