Removing the throttle body

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Pipe With Hose Clamp

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Slacken off the hose clamp for the charge air pipe on the throttle body (TB).

Remove the charge air pipe from the throttle body.

Fig 2: Locating Starter Motor Nuts And Screw

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CAUTION:

The wiring to the throttle body must not be cut off. The throttle body may need to returned complete.

If the wiring to the throttle body is behind the bracket for the starter motor:

Slacken off the nuts (x 2).

Remove the screw.

Remove any tie straps and disconnect the connector for the throttle body.

Route the wiring for the throttle body from the reverse of the bracket for the starter motor.