THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


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      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


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      Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Place both hands on the sides of the cover as shown in the illustration, lift the cover to detach the 2 clips near the front in the order shown in the illustration, and then lift the cover further to detach the rear clip and remove the cover.

      Text in Illustration
      A01FE8R Areas to place hands when lifting cover

      Note

      If the cover is lifted rearward or forward and to the right or left at the same time, the cover maybe damaged.

  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


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      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD

      for 2WD:

      Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.

    2. for AWD:

      Remove the 10 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


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

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      *1 Radiator Cap *2 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug *4 Radiator Reservoir Tank

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the radiator 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.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the radiator cap.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

  6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SOUND CREATOR

    Tech Tips

    Only perform this procedure when replacement of the intake air sound creator is necessary.


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      Disconnect the hose clamp.

    2. Remove the bolt and intake air sound creator.

  7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE


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      Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head.

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE


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      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    2. Disconnect the clamp from the air cleaner.

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      Disconnect the VSV hose.

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      for RHD:

      Disconnect the union to check valve hose.

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      Disconnect the 4 clamps.

    6. Remove the hose clamp and air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.

  9. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the throttle motor connector.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly from the intake air surge tank.

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

    4. Remove the throttle body with motor assembly and gasket.