Removal Procedure

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.

Fig 1: View Of IAC Valve Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
Remove the accelerator controls cable bracket. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement

Fig 2: View Of TP Sensor & Electrical Connector

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Remove the throttle body inlet (3) and the outlet (4) hoses from the throttle body.

Fig 3: View Of Throttle Body Hoses, Heater Outlet Hose & Thermostat Bypass Pipe

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Remove the heater pipe nut at the throttle body.

Fig 4: Removing Heater Pipe Nut

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Remove the nuts and the bolts from the throttle body.
Remove the throttle body assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Throttle Body Assembly

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Remove the throttle body gasket.

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.

Clean and inspect the throttle body gasket mating surfaces.