Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the injector connector (for Direct Injection).

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*a	Injector Connector (for Direct Injection)
*b	Engine Wire Connector

Disconnect the engine wire connector.

Disengage the 2 engine wire clamps.

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Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the No. 6 water by-pass pipe from the intercooler assembly and No. 2 air tube.
Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.

Slide the 2 hose clamps and disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose and No. 2 water by-pass hose from the throttle body with motor assembly.

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*1	No. 1 Water By-pass Hose
*2	No. 2 Water By-pass Hose

Remove the 8 bolts, No. 2 air tube and throttle body with motor assembly from the intercooler assembly and intake manifold assembly.

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REMOVE THROTTLE BODY GASKET

Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake manifold.

Remove the throttle body gasket from the No. 2 air tube.

REMOVE NO. 2 AIR TUBE GASKET

Remove the No. 2 air tube gasket from the intercooler assembly.