Removing the throttle body

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Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Pipes

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Disconnect the cable from the battery's negative terminal.

Remove the intake manifold between front plate and the air filter.

Remove the intake manifold between the air filter and throttle body and lay aside.

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body

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Remove the throttle body and lay aside.

Clean gasket surface.

Remove the starter motor and lay aside.

Disconnect the throttle body's connector.