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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn Ion 3, 2004 Saturn Ion 2, and 2004 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the air cleaner resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve harness connector (1).
  3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor harness connector (2).
    4. Fig 1: View Of Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve & Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
    GM783168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum hoses at the throttle body.
  5. Remove the accelerator control bracket and cable from the throttle body. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement .
  6. Remove the throttle body attaching bolts (1).
  7. Remove the throttle body (4) from the intake manifold.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body
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