Throttle Body Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the electrical wire harness connectors from the throttle body.
- Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose and clamp.
- Remove the throttle body bolts.
- Remove the throttle body.
- Remove the throttle body gasket (509).
- Discard the gasket.
IMPORTANT:
The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.
NOTE:
Handle the electronic throttle control components carefully. Use cleanliness in order to prevent damage. Do not drop the electronic throttle control components. Do not roughly handle the electronic throttle control components. Do not immerse the electronic throttle control components in cleaning solvents of any type.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use the throttle body gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.