Removal Procedure

Remove the fuel injection sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L36) in Engine Mechanical.
Drain the radiator coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of IAC Valve Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector from the IAC valve.

Fig 2: Disconnecting/Reconnecting TP Sensor & Connector

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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector from the TP sensor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting/Reconnecting MAF Sensor & Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector from the MAF sensor.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Cruise Control Cable

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Remove the cruise control cable (2) from the accelerator control bracket (4) and throttle body lever (3). Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement in Cruise Control.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Accelerator Control Cable At Accelerator Control Bracket & Throttle Body Lever

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Remove the accelerator control cable (2) from the accelerator control bracket and throttle body lever (3). Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement .

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Electrical Wiring Harness At Accelerator Controls Bracket

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

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Vacuum Hoses At Throttle Body

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Remove the vacuum hoses from the throttle body noting location.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Throttle Body Support Bracket Bolts

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Remove the throttle body support bracket.

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Throttle Body

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Remove the 3 nuts and studs holding the throttle body to the intake manifold.
Remove the throttle body assembly from the intake manifold.

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

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket

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Remove the accelerator controls cable bracket from the throttle body if the throttle body is being replaced.