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How to Remove the Throttle Body on Volkswagen Golf 4 1.4 Petrol

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Throttle body

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In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove the throttle body from a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Petrol, fourth generation; this procedure can also be applied to the Polo 1.4. First, open the bonnet of your car and unscrew the upper screws of the engine cover; then disconnect the air filter box hose and also disconnect its connector by unscrewing the clip screw.

At this point, after removing the air filter box, access the throttle body; remove the accelerator cable and disconnect the electrical connector.

Finally, unscrew the fixing screws to remove it!


Updated on 6 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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