Throttle Body: Removal
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Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove throttle body outlet tube. Disconnect throttle cables. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary. Disconnect vacuum and coolant hoses as necessary. Remove throttle body bolts/nuts. Remove throttle body and discard throttle body gasket.