2004 Saturn Vue Red Line, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Throttle Body Gasket
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  1. Remove the shop towel from the throttle body opening.
  2. Install a new throttle body gasket.
    3. NOTE: Use care when tightening the throttle body bolts. Manifold damage will result if over torqued.
  3. Install the throttle body assembly and fasteners.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the throttle body fasteners.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 22 N.m (16 lb in).

    5. Fig 2: View Of Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2
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  5. Attach the coolant hoses (4) to the throttle body assembly and unclamp.
  6. Install the wiring harness bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    7. Fig 3: View Of MAP Sensor Connector
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  7. Connect the MAP sensor connectors.
  8. Connect throttle body electrical connector.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Outlet Resonator/Duct Assembly
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  9. Install the outlet resonator/duct assembly into position. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  10. If the throttle body assembly has been replaced, perform the idle learn procedure. Refer to Idle Learn Procedure .
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  • • 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.