Throttle Body: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover RH. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot And Throttle Body
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from the throttle position sensor.
Disconnect the preheater hose (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Connectors And Preheater Hose
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Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.

Fig 5: Locating Throttle Body Mounting Bolts
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