Throttle Body: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Partially drain the cooling system in order to remove the hoses at the throttle body. See DRAINING & FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor and the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor harness connectors. See Figure. Remove the air intake duct.
- Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor and the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve harness connectors. See Figure. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the cruise control cable at the throttle body lever. Disconnect the accelerator control cable at the throttle body lever.
- Disconnect the coolant hose from the throttle body. Disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.
- Remove the throttle body attaching bolts. See Figure. Remove the throttle body and the gasket. Discard the gasket. Clean the gasket sealing surfaces.