Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Throttle Body: Service and Repair
THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
2. Disconnect the Electronic Throttle Control electrical connector.
3. Remove the heater pipe nut at the throttle body.
4. Remove the nuts and the bolts from the throttle body.
5. Remove the throttle body assembly.
6. Remove the throttle body gasket.
NOTE: Do not use solvent of any type when cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as damage to the
gasket surfaces and throttle body assembly may result.
Use care in cleaning the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle body assembly, as sharp tools may damage the gasket surfaces.
7. Clean and inspect the throttle body gasket mating surfaces.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
2. Install the throttle body assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the throttle body nuts and the bolts.