Throttle Body: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
Drain approximately 3.0 l 3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt) of coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Remove the air intake chamber. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector (A) and manifold absolute pressure sensor connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Connector And Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses (A) from throttle body.
Remove the bolts (B) which secure the throttle body to the intake manifold, and remove the throttle body.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses And Bolts Which Secure Throttle Body To Intake Manifold
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