Electronic 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.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the throttle plate open with any object that could scratch the bore or plate while servicing or cleaning the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY .
The electronic throttle body:
- controls air supply to the intake manifold by electronically positioning the throttle plate.
- is not adjustable.
- must be removed from the vehicle to be cleaned.
- is serviced as an complete assembly only.
Refer to THROTTLE BODY .