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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Throttle Body Assembly
    GM1226468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the outlet resonator/duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Cover the throttle body opening with a shop towel and use shop air to remove any dirt at the base of the throttle body.
    3. Fig 2: View Of MAP Sensor Connector
    GM1226493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the MAP sensor connector.
  4. Disconnect the throttle control connector at throttle body.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2
    GM1233528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Clamp off the hoses to avoid leaking coolant on engine.
  6. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt from the throttle body.
  7. Remove the coolant hoses at throttle body (4).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Throttle Body Gasket
    GM1226494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the throttle body fasteners.
  9. Remove the throttle body.
    10. NOTE: Cover the intake manifold opening with a shop towel whenever the throttle body is removed to prevent foreign material entry.
  10. Block the intake manifold opening with a clean shop towel to prevent dirt from entering.
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