Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.
- Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose from the front water by-pass joint.
*1 No. 4 Water By-pass Hose *2 No. 5 Water By-pass Hose - Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the water inlet housing.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the throttle body with motor assembly.
- Using an E6 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts, throttle body with motor assembly and throttle body gasket from the intake air surge tank assembly.NOTE:
If the throttle body with motor assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Slide the 2 clips and remove the No. 4 water by-pass hose and No. 5 water by-pass hose from the throttle body with motor assembly.
- Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.