Throttle Body: Removal
NOTE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
- Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, then remove the engine appearance cover.
- Loosen the throttle body inlet tube clamp and then disconnect the throttle body inlet tube.
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NOTE: When disconnecting the throttle body electrical connector disengage the red locking tab on the throttle body electrical connector by sliding it to the rear of the throttle body electrical connector, away from the throttle body. Squeeze the throttle body electrical connector while removing.
Detach the throttle body harness retainer and then disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
- Remove the throttle body bolts and then remove the throttle body.