Removal & Installation (V8)

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Remove engine cover. See Figure. Disconnect mass airflow sensor, idle speed control actuator and throttle position sensor connectors. Remove top of air cleaner housing.
Disconnect throttle cable, hoses and idle speed control actuator from throttle body. Remove 6 throttle body bolts. Refer to Fig 3. Remove throttle body. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing Cruise Control & Accelerator Cables (4-Cylinder)
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Fig 2: Removing Throttle Body (6-Cylinder)
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Fig 3: Removing Throttle Body (V8)
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