3.0L engine

Disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Air Cleaner Outlet Tube From Throttle Body (3.0L Engine)
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Remove the bolt and the accelerator control splash shield.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt And Accelerator Control Splash Shield (3.0L Engine)
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Disconnect the cruise control cable and remove the cable from the bracket.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable (3.0L Engine)
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