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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Electronic Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Remove any debris from the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module connector surfaces before servicing the TAC module. Inspect the TAC module connector gaskets when diagnosing/replacing the TAC module. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion into the TAC module.
   • Do not touch the connector pins in order to prevent possible electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the TAC module.
   • The ignition should always be OFF when installing or removing the TAC module connectors.

  1. Remove the wheelhouse filler panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Filler Replacement in Body Front End.

    2. Object Number: 519845 Size: SH
  2. Remove the fasteners retaining the TAC module to the PCM mounting bracket.
  3. Remove the electrical connectors from the TAC module.
  4. Remove the TAC module from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 519845 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors to the TAC module.
  2. Align the hole in the rear mounting tab of the TAC module to the corresponding hole in the PCM mounting bracket. Position the TAC module below the rear mounting tab for greater clearance in order to install the rear retaining fastener.
  3. Install the TAC module rear retaining fastener.
  4. Align the front mounting holes of the TAC module.
  5. Install the TAC module front retaining fasteners.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the TAC module retaining fasteners to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  6. Install the wheelhouse filler panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Filler Replacement in Body Front End.