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Throttle Body Assembly Replacement VIN K

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the radiator coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 48328  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 60362  Size: SH
  5. Remove the IAT sensor electrical connector from the IAT sensor.
  6. Remove the air intake duct (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement

  7. Object Number: 155466  Size: SH
  8. Remove the IAC valve electrical connector from the IAC valve.

  9. Object Number: 178680  Size: SH
  10. Remove the TP sensor electrical connector from the TP sensor.

  11. Object Number: 155464  Size: SH
  12. Remove the MAF sensor electrical connector from the MAF sensor.

  13. Object Number: 179339  Size: SH
  14. Remove the cruise controls cable (1) from the accelerator control bracket (2). Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 179152  Size: SH
  16. Remove the accelerator controls cable (1) accelerator controls bracket (2).

  17. Object Number: 179147  Size: SH
  18. Remove the cruise control cable (2) from the throttle body lever (3). Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement .

  19. Object Number: 179148  Size: SH
  20. Remove the accelerator controls cable (2) from the throttle body lever (3).

  21. Object Number: 179374  Size: SH
  22. Remove the electrical harness (2) retainer clip (1) from the accelerator controls cable bracket (3).

  23. Object Number: 180061  Size: SH
  24. Remove the vacuum hose from the throttle body.

  25. Object Number: 203920  Size: SH
  26. Remove the throttle body support bracket from the throttle body.

  27. Object Number: 203948  Size: SH
  28. Remove the 3 nuts and bolts holding the throttle body to the intake manifold.
  29. Remove the throttle body assembly.

  30. Object Number: 12246  Size: SH
  31. Remove the accelerator controls bracket, if replacing the throttle body.
  32. 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.

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

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 12246  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the accelerator controls bracket.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 203948  Size: SH
  3. Install the new gasket, and new inserts and studs if necessary.
  4. Install the throttle body assembly.
  5. Install the throttle body retaining nuts and bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the throttle body retaining nuts and bolts to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).


    Object Number: 203920  Size: SH
  7. Install the throttle body support bracket.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).


    Object Number: 179152  Size: SH
  9. Install the accelerator controls cable (1) to accelerator controls bracket (2) at the throttle body.

  10. Object Number: 179339  Size: SH
  11. Install the cruise control cable (1) to accelerator controls bracket at the throttle body (2). Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement .

  12. Object Number: 179148  Size: SH

    Important: The throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement or Accelerator Pedal Replacement .

  13. Install the accelerator controls cable (2) to the throttle body lever (3).

  14. Object Number: 179147  Size: SH
  15. Install the cruise control cable (2) to the throttle body lever (3).
  16. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator controls pedal.
  17. Check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator controls pedal.

  18. Object Number: 179374  Size: SH
  19. Install the electrical harness (2) retainer clip (1) and harness to the accelerator controls bracket (3).

  20. Object Number: 180061  Size: SH
  21. Install the vacuum hose to the throttle body (1).

  22. Object Number: 155464  Size: SH
  23. Install the MAF sensor electrical connector to the MAF sensor.

  24. Object Number: 178680  Size: SH
  25. Install the TP sensor electrical connector to the TP sensor.

  26. Object Number: 155466  Size: SH
  27. Install the IAC valve electrical connector to the IAC valve.

  28. Object Number: 60362  Size: SH
  29. Install the intake air duct (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
  30. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  31. Install the IAT sensor electrical connector to the IAT sensor.

  32. Object Number: 48328  Size: SH
  33. Refill the radiator to replace the lost coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  34. Install the fuel injection sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

Throttle Body Assembly Replacement VIN 1

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 49593  Size: SH
  1. Drain the radiator coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 179039  Size: SH
  4. Remove the intake air temperature sensor electrical connector (1) from the intake air temperature sensor (2).

  5. Object Number: 210987  Size: SH
  6. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 155466  Size: SH
  8. Remove the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector from the IAC valve.

  9. Object Number: 178680  Size: SH
  10. Remove the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector from the TP sensor.

  11. Object Number: 155464  Size: SH
  12. Remove the MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor electrical connector from the MAF sensor.

  13. Object Number: 179339  Size: SH
  14. Remove the cruise control cable (1) from the accelerator controls cable bracket (2). Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 179152  Size: SH
  16. Remove the accelerator controls cable (1) accelerator controls cable bracket (2).

  17. Object Number: 179147  Size: SH
  18. Remove the cruise control cable (2) from the throttle body lever (3). Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement .

  19. Object Number: 179148  Size: SH
  20. Remove the accelerator controls cable (2) from the throttle body lever (3).

  21. Object Number: 179374  Size: SH
  22. Remove the electrical harness (2) retainer clip (1) from the accelerator controls cable bracket (3) if applicable.

  23. Object Number: 12246  Size: SH
  24. Remove the accelerator controls cable bracket, if replacing throttle body.

  25. Object Number: 203948  Size: SH
  26. Remove the 3 nuts and bolts holding the throttle body to the supercharger.
  27. Remove the throttle body assembly.
  28. 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.

  29. Clean the gasket surface on the supercharger and the throttle body assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 12246  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the accelerator controls bracket to the throttle body if necessary.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 16 N·m  (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 203948  Size: SH
  3. Install the new gasket, and new inserts and studs if necessary.
  4. Install the throttle body assembly.
  5. Install the throttle body retaining nuts and bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the throttle body retaining nuts and bolts to 10 N·m  (7 lb ft).


    Object Number: 179152  Size: SH
  7. Install the accelerator controls cable (1) to accelerator controls cable bracket (2) at the throttle body. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 179339  Size: SH
  9. Install the cruise control cable (1) to accelerator control bracket at the throttle body (2). Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 179148  Size: SH

    Important: The throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement .

  11. Install the accelerator control cable (2) to the throttle body lever (3). Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement .

  12. Object Number: 179147  Size: SH
  13. Install the cruise control cable (2) to the throttle body lever (3). Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement .
  14. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator controls pedal.
  15. Check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator controls pedal.

  16. Object Number: 179374  Size: SH
  17. Install the electrical harness (2) retainer clip (1) and harness to the accelerator controls bracket (3) if applicable.

  18. Object Number: 180061  Size: SH
  19. Install the vacuum hose to the throttle body (1).

  20. Object Number: 155464  Size: SH
  21. Install the MAF sensor electrical connector to the MAF sensor.

  22. Object Number: 178680  Size: SH
  23. Install the TP sensor electrical connector to the TP sensor.

  24. Object Number: 155466  Size: SH
  25. Install the IAC valve electrical connector to the IAC valve.

  26. Object Number: 210987  Size: SH
  27. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
  28. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 2   N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 179039  Size: SH
  29. Install the IAT sensor electrical connector (1) to the IAT sensor (2).

  30. Object Number: 49593  Size: SH
  31. Refill the radiator to replace the lost coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  32. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  33. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel injector sight shield nut to 2 N·m  (18 lb in).