Quote Originally Posted by lostscout View Post
....you can't remove the TB without removing the bracket, as the bracket blocks the forward lower nut....remove crossover pipe.....
I've removed my TB several times with no issues and left the exhaust in place. It is tight, but my fat hands got it done.

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