Hello I have a 2003 monte ss with the 3.8 and am trying to remove the throttle body to clean it up. I have everything removed except for the bottom left bolt that holds the throttle body on, there is a bracket attached to the thermostat housing and there is not much room to fit even a wrench in there. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!

 

anyone?

 

I was able to get the nuts with a socket driver and 10 MM socket with an extension. I assume you are referring to the front most nut on the bottom? I didn't find it difficult at all to get to. I used a 3 or 4 inch extension and a small ¼" driver. Worked perfectly.

 

I don't know how much room you have to work with but would something like this work? A retired mechanic neighbor introduced me to them and they've helped me deal with some pretty tight spaces.


Gear Wrench 5-Piece Open End Ratcheting Wrench Set - SAE 85596: You

 

It's a pain to get that bracket off. Fyi once off that bracket is not needed and don't need to be reinstalled. An open wrench should get it but it will take a while do to the cross over being there.

 

x2, it takes a while to get it loose, but I did it with extensions and small hands lol

Don't add the bracket back when you put it back on

 

I think mine must be missing the bracket. LOL

 

you can grind the bend off the bracket and reinstall it. It is a pain.