Throttle Body Unit: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery terminal.
- Remove air intake tube and fresh air hose. Disconnect electrical connectors at Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
- Disconnect vacuum harness. Disconnect the throttle control cable.
- Remove throttle body retaining bolts. Remove throttle body assembly.NOTE: Cover the intake manifold opening with a shop towel whenever the throttle body is removed to prevent foreign material entry.
- Block the intake manifold opening with a clean shop towel to prevent debris from entering.
- Remove flange gasket and discard. Remove any old gasket material from the intake manifold.