Important: DO NOT for any reason, insert a screwdriver or other small hand tools into the throttle body to hold open the throttle plate, as the wedge inside the throttle body could be damaged.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
3. Remove the air duct adapter stud.



4. Remove the cruise control cable.



5. Remove the accelerator cable.



6. Remove the nuts retaining the accelerator cable routing bracket.
7. Position bracket aside.
8. Remove the accelerator cable bracket nuts and bracket.
9. Position bracket aside.



10. Disconnect the IAC valve harness connector.



11. Disconnect the TP sensor harness connector.



12. Remove the throttle body retaining studs.



13. Remove the throttle body assembly.
14. Discard the throttle body seal.

1. Clean the gasket surface on the intake manifold.



2. Install the throttle body assembly with a new seal.




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.

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




4. Connect the TP sensor harness connector.



5. Connect the IAC valve harness connector.



6. Install the accelerator cable routing bracket using the mounting nuts.

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

7. Install accelerator bracket and bracket nuts.

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





Important: Ensure the throttle and the cruise control linkage does not hold the throttle open. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement .

8. Install the accelerator cable.



9. Install the cruise control cable.



10. Install the air duct adapter stud.

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

11. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .

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

12. Check the accelerator pedal for proper operation.