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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 898897  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
  2. Loosen the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.
  3. Remove the push pin attachment from the outlet resonator/duct assembly to support bracket.
  4. Loosen the clamp at the throttle body assembly.
  5. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fresh air vent hose at the outlet duct assembly.
  6. Remove the outlet resonator/duct assembly.

  7. Object Number: 897640  Size: SH

    Important: The mating surfaces between the throttle body to manifold and manifold to cylinder head should be free from dirt and foreign material before servicing.

  8. Cover the throttle body opening with a shop towel and use the shop air to remove any dirt at the base of the throttle body to intake and intake manifold to cylinder head.

  9. Object Number: 947518  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the harness connector at the throttle body.

  11. Object Number: 947783  Size: SH
  12. Remove the throttle body bolts.
  13. Remove the throttle body.
  14. Remove the throttle body gasket.

  15. Object Number: 951566  Size: SH

    Notice: Cover the intake manifold opening with a shop towel whenever the throttle body is removed to prevent foreign material entry.

  16. Block the intake manifold opening with a clean shop towel to prevent dirt from entering.

  17. Object Number: 947702  Size: SH
  18. Remove the engine control module (ECM) bolts and set the ECM aside.
  19. Disconnect the electrical connectors (injector harness) attach to the side of the manifold and position the harness away from the manifold and set aside.
  20. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
  21. Disconnect the purge hose.
  22. Disconnect the electrical attachment bolt at bottom of the manifold.
  23. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  24. Disconnect the electrical harness clips at the bottom of the manifold.
  25. Lower the vehicle.

  26. Object Number: 745887  Size: SH
  27. Remove the oil level tube bolt and rotate tube away from the manifold.
  28. Remove the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
  29. Pull the manifold away from the cylinder head.

  30. Object Number: 947798  Size: SH
  31. Disconnect the brake booster hose at the manifold by releasing the white tab.
  32. Remove the intake manifold assembly.

  33. Object Number: 935002  Size: SH

    Important: The intake manifold gasket is not reusable.

  34. Remove the intake manifold gasket and discard.
  35. Notice: Cover the cylinder head ports with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering the cylinder head.

  36. Block the intake manifold to cylinder head openings with a clean shop towel to prevent dirt from entering.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 935002  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shop towel from the throttle body opening.
  2. Install the intake manifold gasket to manifold.

  3. Object Number: 947798  Size: SH
  4. Connect the brake booster hose to intake manifold.
  5. Install the intake manifold to cylinder head.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
  8. Tighten

    • Tighten the intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolts L61 to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
    • Tighten the intake manifold-to-cylinder head nuts L61 to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    Object Number: 745887  Size: SH
  9. Install the oil level indicator tube assembly and bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the oil level indicator tube-to-intake manifold bolt L61 to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 947702  Size: SH
  11. Install the ECM assembly and bolts.
  12. Attach the electrical harness to the bottom of the intake manifold.
  13. Connect the electrical connector at the ECM, injector harness and MAP sensor.

  14. Object Number: 951566  Size: SH
  15. Connect the purge hose.
  16. Remove the shop towel from the throttle body opening.

  17. Object Number: 947783  Size: SH
  18. Install the new throttle body gasket.
  19. Install the throttle body assembly and bolts.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the throttle body-to-intake manifold bolts L61 to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 947518  Size: SH
  21. Connect the throttle body electrical connector.

  22. Object Number: 898897  Size: SH
  23. Position the outlet resonator/duct assembly into position.
  24. Connect the PCV fresh air vent hose assembly.
  25. Tighten the clamp at the throttle body assembly.
  26. Position the outlet resonator/duct assembly up with support bracket and install the push-pin.

  27. Object Number: 951542  Size: SH
  28. Tighten the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.
  29. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.