THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


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

      CAUTION:

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

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the reserve tank cap.

    3. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (except TMC Made)

      A01CC25E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Reserve Tank *2 Reserve Tank Cap
      *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (except TMC Made) *4 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for TMC Made w/o Oil Cooler)
      *5 Water Drain Cock Plug (for TMC Made w/ Oil Cooler) *6 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

    4. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for TMC Made w/o Oil Cooler)

    5. Loosen the water drain cock plug. (for TMC Made w/ Oil Cooler)

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


    1. See the steps from "Remove windshield wiper arm cover" through "Remove windshield wiper motor and link assembly" Click here.

  4. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WITH BRACKET


    1. A01CBAK

      Remove the 2 nuts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket from the outer cowl top panel.

  5. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CED5

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      A01CC81 Protective Tape
    2. A01CCFB

      Disconnect the 2 clamps from the outer cowl top panel.

    3. Remove the 8 bolts.

    4. A01CDT7

      Remove the outer cowl top panel as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE


    1. A01CEOK

      Disconnect the No. 1 vacuum switching valve connector and wire harness clamp.

    2. Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose from the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly.

    3. A01CCLR

      Disconnect the purge line hose from the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly and air cleaner hose.

    4. A01CFO3

      Disconnect the ventilation hose.

    5. A01CD15

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    6. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps.

    7. A01CBRKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Air Cleaner Hose Clamp

      Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp as shown in the illustration, and disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.

    8. A01CDPJ

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap with hose.

  7. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CB1V

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp and throttle body connector.

    2. Disconnect the fuel hose clamp from the fuel pipe support bracket.

    3. A01CE53

      Remove the bolt and fuel pipe support bracket.

    4. A01CEV1E01

      Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses. (*1)

    5. Disconnect the purge line hose. (*2)

    6. Disconnect the No. 1 throttle body hose. (*3)

    7. A01CAZR

      Remove the 3 bolts and throttle body assembly.

    8. A01CD9V

      Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.