Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
The throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Disconnect the electronic throttle body electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts and the electronic throttle body.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Inspect the throttle body gasket. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.