Throttle Body: Removal: Removal

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DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and the 2 wire harness clamps.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness Clamps
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2. Disconnect the ventilation hose and loosen the hose clamp.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Ventilation Hose And Hose Clamp
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3. Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with hose.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Clamps And Air Cleaner Cap Sub-Assembly With Hose
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REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the throttle body connector and the 2 water by-pass hoses.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Throttle Body Connector And Water By-Pass Hoses
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2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the throttle body assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Nuts And Throttle Body Assembly
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3. Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Intake Manifold Gasket
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