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. < 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 intercooler. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Disconnect the connectors from the throttle position sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Throttle Position Sensor Connectors
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Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (A), and remove the bolts securing the air bypass pipe to the intake manifold.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Mounting Clip
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Remove the bolts securing the PCV pipe assembly to the intake manifold, and remove the intake duct from the throttle body.

Fig 4: Locating PCV Pipe Assembly To Intake Manifold Bolts
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose from throttle body.

Fig 5: Locating Engine Coolant Hose Clamps
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Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.

Fig 6: Locating Throttle Body Mounting Bolts
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