Throttle Body: Removal
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
- Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and duct seal.
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
- Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.
- Remove the 10 screws and under cover.
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
- Loosen the nut and remove the 2 clips and side cover.
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER
- Remove the 2 nuts and V-bank cover.
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
- Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
- Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
- Disconnect the clamp from the air cleaner.
- Disconnect the VSV (for EVAP).
- Disconnect the 4 clamps.
- Remove the hose clamp and air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.
- REMOVE WATER BYPASS HOSE
- Disconnect the 2 water bypass hoses from the throttle body.
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY
- Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
- Remove the 4 bolts, throttle body and gasket.