Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Duct

GM69062

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Drain coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LA1) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) in Engine Cooling.
Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the breather tube from the air intake tube.
Remove the air intake tube.

Fig 2: View Of IAC Valve Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.

Fig 3: View Of TP Sensor & Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Cable Bracket With Cables

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Disconnect the accelerator controls cable from the throttle lever and accelerator bracket. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement .

Fig 5: Identifying Cruise Control Cable

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If applicable disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle lever and accelerator bracket.

Fig 6: View Of Accelerator Cable Bracket

GM12689

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Remove the accelerator control cable bracket. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement .

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Throttle Body Assembly

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Disconnect the throttle body coolant bypass hoses.
Disconnect the heater pipe nut at the throttle body.
Remove the nuts and bolts holding the throttle body to the intake manifold.
Remove the throttle body assembly.