Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the top half of the air cleaner assembly.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
Remove the brake vacuum pipe at the plenum.
Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose (1) from the fuel pressure regulator (3) and the PCV valve (2).
Remove the electronic ignition coil and module assembly. Refer to IGNITION CONTROL MODULE in Engine Controls.

Fig 1: Removing Electronic Ignition Coil & Module Assembly

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Remove throttle cable bracket with cables.
Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid.

Fig 2: Removing EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor
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Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) sensor.
Disconnect the fuel injector harness.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Idle Air Control Sensor
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Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (1). Refer to MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR in Engine Controls.

Fig 5: Removing Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor

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Remove EGR pipe.
Remove inlet and outlet hoses from throttle body (1).

Fig 6: Removing Throttle Body Inlet & Outlet Hoses
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Remove the upper intake manifold bolts.

Fig 7: Removing Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
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Remove the upper intake manifold and gaskets.
Clean the gasket surfaces.

Fig 8: Removing Upper Intake Manifold & Gasket
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