THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER


    1. Remove the clip, 5 bolts and front bumper cover lower.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Unhook the engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

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

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Reservoir Cap *2 Radiator Cap
    *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Hose

      Install a vinyl hose to the radiator side.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Hose

      Install a vinyl hose to the engine side.

    3. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    4. Remove the radiator cap and drain the coolant.

      Tech Tips

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

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

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE


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      Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

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      Detach the 4 clamps.

    3. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner and hose.

  5. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR


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      w/ Manifold absolute pressure sensor:


      1. Disconnect the air pressure sensor connector.

      2. Detach the 2 clamps.

      3. Disconnect the vacuum hose.

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      Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.

    3. Detach the wire harness clamp.

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      Disconnect the vacuum hose.

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      Loosen the hose clamp.

    6. Remove the 3 bolts and intake air connector.

  6. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the water by-pass hose.

    2. Disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose.

    3. Disconnect the throttle position sensor and throttle control motor connector.

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      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and throttle body with motor.

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      Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.