Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intake Hose Assembly

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
Remove the air cleaner hose assembly from the throttle body.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Throttle Body Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the throttle body electrical connection.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Intake Plenum Switch-Over Valve Vacuum Hose At Switch-Over Valve

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Remove the electrical connection and vacuum hoses from the intake plenum switch over the valve solenoid.
Remove the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.

Fig 4: Removing & Installing Front Intake Manifold Runner

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Remove the front intake plenum hose clamps, pipe bolts, and plenum bolts.
Lift the plenum and remove the throttle body heater hoses.
Remove the intake plenum.

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the rear intake runner.

Remove the front intake runner.

Fig 5: Removing & Installing Throttle Body Assembly

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Remove the throttle body nut and throttle body assembly.