- Remove the throttle body bolts and nuts.
- Remove the throttle body.
- Remove the throttle body studs, if required.
- Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (3).
- Remove the evaporative emissions (EVAP) purge valve bolt (1).
- Remove the EVAP purge valve (2).
- Remove the EVAP purge valve isolator, if equipped.
Caution: Bodily injury may occur if the cleaning solvent is inhaled or exposed
to the skin.
- Clean the intake manifold with solvent.
- Dry the intake manifold with compressed air.
- Inspect all gasket mating surfaces for nicks or cracks and replace if necessary.
- Inspect the EVAP purge valve seal for damage and replace if necessary.
- Install the EVAP purge valve isolator, if equipped.
Important: Ensure that the EVAP purge valve isolator is installed properly as shown, with the isolator covering the top and bottom of the purge valve bolt hole flange. Failure to do so may cause improper EVAP purge valve operation.
- Install the EVAP purge valve.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the EVAP purge valve bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the EVAP purge valve bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Inspect the MAP sensor seal for damage and replace if necessary.
- Install the MAP sensor (3).
- Install the throttle body studs, if required.
Tighten
Tighten the throttle body studs to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Inspect the throttle body seal for damage and replace if necessary.
- Install the throttle body.
- Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to the throttle body bolt and nut threads.
- Install the throttle body bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the throttle body bolts and nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).