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Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Loosen the clamp (A) which connects air intake chamber to throttle body.
Loosen the clamp (B) which connects intake boot to air intake chamber.
Remove the bolt (C) which secures air intake chamber and collector cover bracket to the stay.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Chamber Clamps And Bolt
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Remove the air intake chamber, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Chamber
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Disconnect the connector from the throttle body.

Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Body Connector
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses (A) from throttle body.
Remove the bolts which secure the throttle body to the intake manifold.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Throttle Body: Removal