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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Engine Cover
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  1. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 retainers from the engine cover (1).
  2. Remove the engine cover (1) from the engine.
  3. Fig 2: Air Inlet Duct
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  4. Loosen the clamp and remove the air inlet duct (2) from the throttle body assembly (1).
  5. Fig 3: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module Electrical Connector
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  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) of the throttle actuator control (TAC) module.
  7. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  8. Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses (3) from the throttle body (1).
  9. Fig 4: Upper And Lower Throttle Body Fasteners
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  10. Remove the upper 2 fasteners (2) and the lower 2 fasteners (4) from the throttle body (3).
  11. Remove the throttle body (3) and the gasket (1) from the intake manifold.
  12. Clean any remaining throttle body gasket from the intake manifold.