THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER (w/ Front Spoiler)

  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)

    Note

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


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

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reservoir Tank Cap *2 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

      Tech Tips

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

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER


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      Remove the 3 clips and No. 2 cylinder head cover.

      Note


      • Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

      • Pull the cover straight up to remove. Attempting to pull the cover forward may cause it to break.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

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      Release the 2 clamps.

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

  6. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


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      Separate the hose from the hose clamp.

    2. Separate the wire harness clamp from the inlet air cleaner assembly.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element.

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      Separate the hose from the 3 hose clamps.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY


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      Loosen the hose clamp and separate the ventilation hose.

    2. Unlock the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner hose assembly.

  9. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the throttle body connector and the 2 water by-pass hoses.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and throttle body assembly.

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      Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.