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.
CAUTION:
The throttle body (TB) bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned.
- Disconnect the battery ground. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Disconnect the TP sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
- Remove the TB bolts and the TB and discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Tighten an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
- Install a new TB gasket.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.