Removing Throttle Housing

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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

Detach and remove rubber sleeve.
Release and pull off cable plug on the throttle housing and unclip cable.
Remove throttle housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Housing Fastening Screws
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1. 3.1. Loosen M6 fastening nut (a/f 10) -2- on the damping element.
2. 3.2. Unscrew four external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 40) -1- and remove the throttle housing.
Replace sealing ring on the intake-air distributor flange (middle).