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INTAKE AIR SYSTEM

F-94prose procedure

THROTTLE BODY

Removal

  1. 1
    Remove the negative battery terminal.
  2. 2
    Remove the air pipe.
    Photo of the engine bay showing the air pipe attached to the throttle body. Illustrates removal of the air pipe.
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  3. 3
    Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle lever.
    Before disconnecting the water hoses, drain the engine coolant.
  4. 4
    Disconnect the water hoses.
  5. 5
    Disconnect the connectors for the ISC valve and the throttle sensor.
    Photo showing throttle body installed on intake manifold with water hoses and connectors visible.
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  6. 6
    Remove the throttle body.

Inspection

  1. 1
    Verify that the throttle valve is fully closed.
    Hand holding throttle body, opening throttle valve to verify it moves smoothly from fully closed to fully open.
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  2. 2
    Verify that the throttle valve moves smoothly when the throttle lever is moved from fully closed to fully open.
  3. 3
    Replace the throttle body if necessary.

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.
186 - 245N·m

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