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Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the shop towel from the throttle body opening.
  2. Install a new throttle body gasket.
    3. NOTE: Use care when tightening the throttle body bolts. Manifold damage will result if over torqued.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing The Throttle Body
    GM1226494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the throttle body assembly and fasteners.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the throttle body fasteners.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 22 N.m (16 lb. in.).

  5. Attach the coolant hoses (4) to the throttle body assembly and unclamp.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Coolant Hoses At Throttle Body (4)
    GM1233528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the wiring harness bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb. in.).

  7. Connect the MAP sensor connectors.
  8. Connect throttle body electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting MAP Sensor Connector & Throttle Control Connector At Throttle Body
    GM1226493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the outlet resonator/duct assembly into position. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
    Fig 4: View Of Outlet Resonator/Duct Assembly
    GM1226468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If the throttle body assembly has been replaced, perform the idle learn procedure. Refer to Idle Learn Procedure .
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