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Throttle Body - Spacer: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and the accelerator cable splash shield. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
    1. Disconnect the speed control actuator.
    2. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
    3. Remove the acceleration control return spring.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
      G02773095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the accelerator cable bracket.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the accelerator cable bracket.
      Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Cable Bracket
      G02773096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube and the vacuum hoses.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Tube And Vacuum Hoses
    G02773097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the heated PCV coolant hoses.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Heated PCV Coolant Hoses
    G02773098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body (TB).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose From Throttle Body (TB)
    G02773099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the hose and electrical connector from the idle air control (IAC) valve.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Hose And Electrical Connector From Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
    G02773100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02773101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the four bolts and the TB spacer.
    • Discard the TB spacer gasket.
      Fig 8: Removing Bolts Of TB Spacer
      G02773102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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