Malibu V6-3.9L (2007)
Throttle Body: Removal and Replacement
Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: 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.
1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
3. Disconnect the electronic throttle control (ETC) electrical connector (2).
4. Remove the heater inlet and outlet pipe nuts (1).