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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install a NEW throttle body seal and the throttle body.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Throttle Body & Gasket
    GM12853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the throttle body studs.

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

  4. Fig 2: View Of Throttle Body & Attaching Studs
    GM12852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the following electrical connectors:
    • TP sensor (1)
    • IAC valve (2)
  6. Fig 3: View Of TP Sensor, IAC Motor, ECT Sensor, Control Port Injector Module & Engine Harness Clip Bolt
    GM782174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the bracket and cables.
  8. Install the accelerator control cable bracket with the cables attached, to the throttle body.
  9. Install the accelerator control cable bracket nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  10. Fig 4: View Of Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
    GM398030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the accelerator control cable slug to the throttle pulley.
  12. Fig 5: Identifying Accelerator Cable/Throttle Body Lever
    GM325556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the accelerator control cable to the engine bracket.
  14. Install the accelerator control cable to the accelerator control bracket.
  15. Fig 6: View Of Accelerator Cable To Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
    GM781990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the cruise control cable to the engine bracket.
  17. Install the cruise control cable to the throttle pulley.
  18. Fig 7: View Of Cruise Control Cable
    GM781993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stud to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  20. Fig 8: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Stud
    GM424550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .