Removal (8.1L)

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Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove the intake air resonator. See Figure. Disconnect the throttle actuator motor electrical connector. Remove the throttle body nuts. See Fig 1. Remove the throttle body. Remove and discard the throttle body gasket.

Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body (8.1L)

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