Throttle Body: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER
1. Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the V-bank cover.
  
  Fig 1: Locating V-Bank Cover Nuts
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REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the ventilation hose No. 2.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Ventilation Hose No. 2
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2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
3. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
4. Remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
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5. Loosen the 2 hose clamps.
6. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the air cleaner.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Hose Clamps
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REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the water by-pass hose No. 5.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Water By-Pass Hose No. 5
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2. Disconnect the water by-pass hose No. 4.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Water By-Pass Hose No. 4
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3. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
4. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the throttle w/ motor body and gasket.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Throttle With Motor Body Bolts
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