Dash Disassembly:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
2. Unclip the trim panel surrounding the climate controls and radio including the hazard switch panel. Unplug and remove the panel. (Figure A)
3. Unclip and remove pocket if so equipped. (Figure B)
4. Remove (4) T-20 Torx screws securing the radio. Unplug and remove radio.
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The Instrument Cluster contains sensitive electronic components. Great care should be taken when working around or handling electronic components. Avoid touching components on a circuit board directly. Static shock could damage these components. Avoid working in areas that can create excessive static shock such as carpeted rooms.
1. First disconnect the Negative (-) Battery Terminal and apply the Emergency Brake.
2. Remove the instrument cluster trim by the following steps.
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REMOVAL OF OLD THROTTLE BODY
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. The air inlet tube connecting the air cleaner to the throttle body must be removed. Loosen both of the clamps on the air inlet tube and carefully remove it from the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the throttle position sensor and the idle speed control solenoid connectors from the throttle body. Also disconnect the EGR position sensor connector from the EGR valve.
4. Disconnect the EGR vacuum line from the EGR valve. Disconnect the throttle linkage. Loosen the two hose clamps on the throttle body coolant hoses on the EGR spacer. Remove the hoses being aware that some coolant may drain from the hoses.
5. Remove the four nuts that hold the throttle body to the manifold. Slide the stock throttle body and EGR spacer off of the four studs.
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