Throttle Body -- Removal |
1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the 3 bolts and screw.
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Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.
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Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.
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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 | Radiator Reservoir | *2 | Radiator Cap |
*3 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug | *4 | Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug |
*a | for Type A | *b | for Type B |
for Type A:
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and 2 cylinder block water drain cock plugs.
for Type B:
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and cylinder block water drain cock plug.
Remove the radiator cap. Then drain the coolant.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
for Type A:
Tighten the 2 cylinder block water drain cock plugs.- Torque:
- 13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}
for Type B:
Tighten the cylinder block water drain cock plug.- Torque:
- 13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}
Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.
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 No. 2 PCV hose and vacuum hose.
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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, the throttle body with motor, and the gasket.