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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.3L 🢒 Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 325550 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator adapter stud.
  5. Remove the cruise control cable. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement in Cruise Control.

    6. Object Number: 325556 Size: SH
  6. Remove the accelerator cable. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement .
  7. Remove the stud and nuts retaining the accelerator control cable bracket and position bracket aside.

    8. Object Number: 312513 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the (IAC) valve harness connector.

    9. Object Number: 12885 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the (TP) sensor harness connector.

    10. Object Number: 12852 Size: SH
  10. Remove the throttle body retaining studs.

    11. Object Number: 12853 Size: SH
  11. Remove the throttle body assembly.
  12. Discard the throttle body seal.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  1. Clean the gasket surface on the intake manifold.

    2. Object Number: 12853 Size: SH
  2. Install the throttle body assembly with a new seal.

    3. Object Number: 12852 Size: SH

    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 assembly retaining studs.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the studs to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator adapter stud.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the studs to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 12885 Size: SH
  5. Connect the TP sensor harness connector.

    6. Object Number: 312513 Size: SH
  6. Connect the IAC valve harness connector.
  7. Install the accelerator control cable bracket using the fasteners.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 325556 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure the accelerator and the cruise control cables do not hold the throttle open.

  8. Install the accelerator cable.

    9. Object Number: 325550 Size: SH
  9. Install the cruise control cable.
  10. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  11. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.

    13. Important: The accelerator pedal should operate freely without binding between full and closed throttle.

  13. Use the following procedure in order to check the accelerator pedal operation.
    14. 13.1. Depress the pedal to the floor.
    13.2. Release the accelerator pedal.