Throttle Body -- Removal |
| 1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL |
Remove the 13 clips and upper radiator support seal.
| 2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER |
Remove the clip, 5 bolts and front bumper cover lower.
| 3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 4 bolts.
Unhook the engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
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| 4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
- CAUTION:
- Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
| *1 | Reservoir Cap | *2 | Radiator Cap |
| *3 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug | *4 | Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug |
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Remove the radiator cap and drain the coolant.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and drain the coolant from the engine.
| 5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER |
Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 2 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.
Text in Illustration *1 Pin *2 Hook
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| 6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE |
Disconnect the ventilation hose and vacuum hose.
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Detach the wire harness clamp.
Remove the bolt and loosen the 2 hose clamps.
Remove the No. 1 air cleaner hose.
| 7. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.
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Disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose.
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Disconnect the throttle position sensor and throttle control motor connector.
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Remove the 4 bolts, throttle body with motor and gasket.