Throttle Body

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Throttle Body Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned, or possible damage to the throttle body can occur.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.3L .
Remove the upper snow shield screw and pin-type retainer.
- Remove the upper snow shield.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Detach the accelerator and speed control cables from the throttle body.
Disconnect the throttle position sensor electrical connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and the throttle body.
- Inspect the throttle body gasket and install new as necessary.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.