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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 21 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 4.3L - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTHROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC Sierra and 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Stud
    GM424550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the air duct adapter stud.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Cruise Control Cable
    GM325550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the cruise control cable.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Accelerator Cable/Throttle Body Lever
    GM325556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the accelerator cable.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Throttle Body Bracket
    GM424533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the nuts retaining the accelerator cable routing bracket.
  7. Position bracket aside.
  8. Remove the accelerator cable bracket nuts and bracket.
  9. Position bracket aside.
    10. Fig 5: View Of IAC Valve Electrical Connector
    GM312513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the IAC valve harness connector.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Harness Connector
    GM12885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the TP sensor harness connector.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Throttle Body & Attaching Studs
    GM12852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the throttle body retaining studs.
    13. Fig 8: View Of Throttle Body & Gasket
    GM12853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the throttle body assembly.
  14. Discard the throttle body seal.
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