Throttle Body: Removal: Removal

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REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Ventilation Hose & Clamps
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REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying MAF Meter Connector
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2. Disconnect the clamp from the air cleaner.
3. Disconnect the VSV hose.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Cap, Air Cleaner Hose & Clamps
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4. Disconnect the 4 clamps.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Cap, Hose & Clamps
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5. Remove the hose clamp and air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY
1. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Throttle Body Bolts
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2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the throttle body from the intake air surge tank.
3. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
  
  Fig 6: Location of Water By-Pass Hoses
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4. Remove the throttle body and gasket.