Throttle Body Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Drain cooling system.
Remove strut tower bar.
Disconnect accelerator cable (1) and/or A/T throttle cable (2) from throttle body.
Disconnect water hose (3) from throttle body.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
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Remove surge tank cover.
Remove intake air pipe (1) and surge tank pipe (2).

Fig 2: Removing Intake Air Pipe & Surge Tank Pipe
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Disconnect connector of injector wire.
Disconnect connectors of TP sensor (2), MAF sensor (1) and IAC valve (3).
Disconnect ground terminal (6) from intake manifold (5).
Remove clamp bracket (4) from intake collector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors Of TP Sensor, MAF Sensor & IAC Valve
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Disconnect connectors of EVAP canister purge valve (1) and EGR valve (5).
Disconnect PCV hose (6), breather hose (3) and EVAP canister purge valve hose (2).
Remove EGR pipe (4).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors Of EVAP Canister Purge Valve & EGR Valve
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Remove throttle body (3) and intake collector (2) from intake manifold (1).
Disconnect hoses of IAC valve and PCV from throttle body.
Remove throttle body from intake collector.
NOTE:
- MAF sensor (4), TP sensor (5), or other components containing rubber must not be placed in a solvent or cleaner bath. A chemical reaction will cause these parts to swell, harden or get distorted.
- Don't put drills or wires into passages for cleaning. It causes damages in passages.
Fig 5: Removing Throttle Body From Intake Collector
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