Removal Procedure
- Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement .
- Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
- Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the accelerator control cable bracket. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the throttle body inlet (3) and the outlet (4) hoses from the throttle body.
- Remove the heater pipe nut at the throttle body.
- Remove the nuts and the bolts from the throttle body.
- Remove the throttle body assembly.
- Remove the throttle body gasket.
- Clean and inspect the throttle body gasket mating surface.
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.