Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2021 - ]
REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER AIR GUIDE PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [03/2024 - ]

REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [03/2024 - ]

REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE

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DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE

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REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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DISCONNECT NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

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SEPARATE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.
Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 3 bolts and separate the throttle body with motor assembly from the intake manifold.

DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

NOTE:

If the throttle body with motor assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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REMOVE THROTTLE BODY GASKET

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