Throttle Body (G1085755): Removal
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NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
- Refer to: Cooling System Partial Draining and Vacuum Filling (Engine Cooling - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol, General Procedures).
- Refer to: Engine Cover - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
- Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe T-Connector (Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V8 N/A 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
- NOTE:
- This step should only be carried out on vehicles pre 2015.
- Remove and discard the seals.
Renew Part: Engine coolant outlet seal.
Torque Specification: 10 Nm
- NOTE:
- This step should only be carried out on vehicles from 2015 onwards.
- Remove and discard the seal.
Renew Part: Engine coolant outlet seal.
Torque Specification: 10 Nm
Torque Specification: 10 Nm
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CAUTION:
- Take extra care when removing the throttle body, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the manifold absolute pressure and temperature (MAPT) sensor.
- Do not attempt to clean the throttle body bore, build up of deposits reduces air leakage past the throttle plate at the fully closed position.
- Remove and discard the gasket.