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Remove and Refit

REMOVE
1. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2. Disconnect electrical multi-plug from bypass air valve.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose adjacent to bypass air valve.

Throttle Linkage:




4. Mark an identification line on throttle cable outer to assist re-assembly.
5. Remove clevis pin from throttle cable.
6. Pry adjustment thumb wheel from throttle bracket. Lay cable aside.
7. Remove retaining clip and clevis pin from kick down cable (automatic vehicles).
8. Apply adhesive tape behind rear adjustment nut on kick down cable to prevent nut moving.
9. Remove front lock nut. Remove cable and lay aside.
10. Remove cruise control vacuum hose (where fitted).
11. Remove intake hose from neck of plenum chamber.

Hose Connections:




12. Disconnect throttle position sensor multi-plug.
13. Remove PCV breather hose.
14. Disconnect two coolant hoses and plug each hose to prevent excessive loss of coolant. Identify each hose for re-assembly.
15. Remove distributor vacuum hose.
16. Release two screws and remove throttle position sensor.
17. Remove six screws securing plenum chamber.
18. Remove plenum chamber.
19. Remove idle air control valve.

REFIT
1. Reverse procedure, being careful to check for fuel leaks.