Throttle Body -- Removal |
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH |
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH |
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
- NOTICE:
- Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs, then drain the coolant.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |
Remove the 7 clips and intake duct seal.
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5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Hold the front of the V-bank cover and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the clip on the rear of the cover and remove the cover.
- NOTICE:
- Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
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6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and air cleaner inlet.
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7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.
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Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector (*1).
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Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose (*2).
Disconnect the hose band (*3).
Disconnect the 3 bands, and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
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8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the vacuum hose and hose clamp.
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Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
9. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET |
Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
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10. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY |
Disconnect the throttle body connector and clamp.
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Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
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Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body.
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Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake air surge tank.