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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1774876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the electronic throttle control (ETC).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Heater Inlet And Outlet Pipe Nuts
    GM1774995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the heater inlet and outlet pipe nuts (1).
  5. Remove the heater inlet and outlet pipe bracket from the throttle body studs. Reposition the pipes.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Upper Intake Manifold
    GM1775003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the throttle body bolts (9) and nuts (10).
  7. Remove the throttle body (8).
  8. Remove and discard the throttle body gasket (7).
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