Throttle Body Removal

Removal Procedure

Notice: Take care not to damage the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor housing screen. Damage to the screen could restrict air flow possibly resulting in a driveability concern.

Notice: Numbers in text correspond to numbered components in image.

1. Remove the negative battery cable.

Air Cleaner Housing:

2. Remove the air intake duct.

MAF Sensor With Connector:

3. Remove the MAF sensor electrical connector.

MAF Sensor Assembly:

4. Remove the MAF sensor assembly.

Transaxle Vent Hose:

5. Remove the transaxle vent hose from the clip.

Cruise Control Cable Bracket:

6. Remove the cruise control cable from bracket.

7. Remove the accelerator cables from bracket.

Transaxle Shift Cable:

8. Disconnect the transaxle shift cable.

Accelerator Cable And Throttle Body:

9. Remove the accelerator cable from throttle body.

10. Remove the cruise control cable from throttle body.

MAF Sensor With Connector:

11. Remove the Throttle Position (TP) sensor connection.

12. Remove the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve electrical connector.

Throttle Body And Coolant Pipes:

13. Remove the throttle body coolant hoses at the throttle body.

Accelerator Cable Bracket:

14. Remove the accelerator cable bracket and 2 lower bolts.

Throttle Body Service:

15. Remove the throttle body (1) and gasket (2).