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Removing 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Throttle Body

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  1. Removing 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Throttle Body, 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Preparing Car For Work: step 1, image 1 of 2 Removing 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Throttle Body, 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Preparing Car For Work: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Firstly Disconnect battery

    • Always take the negative terminal off first.

    • '''General Tip After disconnecting the battery leave the car for about 10 mins , This lets any residual energy left in the electrical system to dissapate. It is good practise whatever the job

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    • Locate throttle body on right side of engine, it is between the intake tube and intake manifold.

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    • Locate throttle linkage cable assembly.

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    • Twist the assembly clockwise.

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    • Slide both slackened cables off assembly’s guides.

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    • Locate the two hoses on the top of the throttle body.

    • Gently lift the hoses off.

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    • Use a flat head screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp attaching the intake tube to the throttle body.

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    • Remove the intake tube from the throttle body.

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    • Locate wiring clip on the underside of the throttle body.

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    • Press down on the locking mechanism before gently removing the wiring clip.

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    • Locate throttle linkage arm.

    • Open the locking clip with a flat head screwdriver.

    • Pry off the linkage arm with a flat head screwdriver.

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    • Locate the three 13mm nuts attaching the throttle body to the intake manifold.

    • Remove nuts with a 13mm crescent wrench.

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    • Lift the throttle body off of the intake manifold.

    • The manifold is now out of the engine bay and ready for cleaning or adjustment.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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