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Throttle Body Removal

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    Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body
    GM897024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The powertrain control module (PCM) must perform the idle learn procedure to determine the minimum throttle position and to establish idle speed when any of the following components are replaced:
    • Throttle body
    • Timing belt
    • Timing belt drive sprocket
    • Crankshaft and bearings

    Refer to Idle Learn in Engine Controls - 3.5L (L66).
  1. Remove the bolt (711).
  2. Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (712).
  3. Remove the O-ring (713) from the sensor, if required.
  4. Remove the throttle body coolant hoses.
  5. Remove the nuts (519) and bolts (555).
  6. Remove the throttle body (518) and gasket (517).
  7. Remove the studs (516), if required.