Removal Procedure

REMOVAL PROCEDURE


1. Drain the radiator coolant.






2. Remove the fuel injection sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.






3. Remove the IAT sensor electrical connector (1) from the IAT sensor (2).






4. Remove the intake air duct from the throttle body.






5. Remove the IAC valve electrical connector from the IAC valve.






6. Remove the TP sensor electrical connector from the TP sensor.

MAF Sensor Electrical Connector:

7. Remove the MAF sensor electrical connector from the MAF sensor.






8. Remove the cruise control cable (1) from the accelerator controls bracket (2).






9. Remove the accelerator control cable (1) from the accelerator control bracket (2).






10. Remove the cruise control cable (2) from the throttle body lever (3).






11. Remove the accelerator control cable (2) from the throttle body lever (3).






12. Remove the electrical harness (2) retainer clip (1) from the accelerator control cable bracket (3) if applicable.






13. Remove the accelerator control cable bracket, if replacing throttle body.

Description:

14. Remove the nuts and bolts holding the throttle body to the intake manifold using a wrench on the manifold side of the inserts to prevent the inserts from rotating in the manifold casting.

15. Remove the throttle body assembly.

NOTICE: 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.

16. Clean the gasket surface on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly.