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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLENGINE CONTROLS REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFUEL SYSTEMS (GASOLINE ENGINES)THROTTLE BODYREMOVAL & INSTALLATION (2.2L - VIN 4)
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T
Removal & Installation (2.2L - VIN 4)
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Removal & Installation (2.2L - VIN 4)
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (GASOLINE) . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air intake ducts. Disconnect and mark harness connections and vacuum hoses from throttle body.
- Disconnect the accelerator and cruise control cables from the throttle body and the accelerator bracket. Remove the 2 accelerator bracket nuts. Remove the accelerator bracket from the throttle body.
- Remove the throttle body attaching bolts. See Figure. Remove the throttle body and gasket from the intake manifold.
- Inspect the throttle body gasket and replace if necessary. Install the throttle body to the intake manifold. Tighten the throttle body attaching bolts and studs to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten accelerator bracket nuts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Test the accelerator movement by depressing the pedal to the floor and releasing the pedal.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Reset the IAC valve pintle position as follows:
- Turn on the ignition.
- Turn off the ignition for 10 seconds.
- Start the engine and check for proper idle operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.