Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not use solvent of any type when cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as damage to the gasket surfaces and throttle body assembly may result.
Use care in cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as sharp tools may damage the gasket surfaces.
Use care in cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as sharp tools may damage the gasket surfaces.
NOTE:
Do not use any solvent that contains Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). This solvent may damage fuel system components.
- Remove the air cleaner resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
- Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve harness connector.
- Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor harness connector.
- Disconnect the vacuum hoses at the throttle body.
- Remove the accelerator control bracket and cables from the throttle body. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the throttle body attaching bolts and studs (1).
- Remove the throttle body (4) from the intake manifold.