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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 208553  Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system in order to remove the hoses at the throttle body. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  2. Disconnect the IAT sensor and the MAF sensor electrical connectors.

  3. Object Number: 208569  Size: SH
  4. Remove the air intake duct.

  5. Object Number: 243938  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the TP sensor (2) and IAC valve (1) electrical connectors.
  7. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the throttle body.

  8. Object Number: 296575  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the cruise control cable at the throttle body lever.

  10. Object Number: 173436  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the accelerator control cable at the throttle body lever.

  12. Object Number: 220621  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the coolant hose.

  14. Object Number: 220620  Size: SH
  15. Disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.

  16. Object Number: 222051  Size: SH
  17. Remove the throttle body attaching bolts.
  18. Remove the throttle body and the gasket. Discard the gasket.
  19. Notice: In order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces, carefully use sharp tools in cleaning the old gasket from the aluminum surfaces.

    Important: 

       • Do Not soak the throttle body in cold immersion type cleaner. The throttle valve has a factory applied sealing compound (DAG material is applied to the outside edge of the valve and the throttle bore) to prevent air bypass at closed throttle. Strong solvents or brushing will remove the material. To clean the throttle body following disassembly, use a spray type cleaner such as GM X-66A or GM 1052626. Use a shop towel to remove heavy deposits.
       • The TP sensor and the IAC valve are electrical components and should NOT come in contact with solvent or cleaner, as damage may result.

  20. Clean the gasket sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 222051  Size: SH
  1. Install the throttle body with a new gasket.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the throttle body attaching bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the throttle body attaching bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 220620  Size: SH
  5. Connect the coolant hose to the radiator.

  6. Object Number: 220621  Size: SH
  7. Connect the coolant hose.

  8. Object Number: 173436  Size: SH
  9. Connect the accelerator control cable to the throttle body lever.

  10. Object Number: 296575  Size: SH
  11. Connect the cruise control cable to the throttle body lever.

  12. Object Number: 243938  Size: SH
  13. Connect the crankcase ventilation hose to the throttle body.
  14. Connect the TP sensor (2) and the IAC valve (1) electrical connectors.

  15. Object Number: 208569  Size: SH
  16. Install the air intake duct.

  17. Object Number: 208553  Size: SH
  18. Connect the IAT sensor and the MAF sensor electrical connectors.
  19. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  20. With the engine OFF, check to see that the accelerator pedal is free. Depress the accelerator pedal to the floor and release.
  21. Perform the Idle Learn Procedure. Refer to Idle Learn .