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How to Remove the Throttle Body from a Fiat Punto 1.2

Model: Fiat Punto MK 2, 188 - Years 1999-2011

Before starting, open the front bonnet of your Fiat Punto 1.2. Begin by removing the air filter housing and the associated hoses by unscrewing the relevant screws and clamps. Next, remove and relocate the component positioned above the throttle body and its supporting bracket by unscrewing the relevant nuts and screws. This will give you access to the throttle body. Proceed to disconnect the electrical connectors, then unscrew the fastening screw. At this point, you can extract and remove the throttle body from the engine bay, completing the removal process.

Updated on 13 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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