Throttle Body

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

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: The throttle body must be removed from the vehicle to be cleaned. Do not hold the throttle plate open with any object that could scratch the bore or plate while servicing or cleaning the throttle body.

Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.3L .
Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
Disconnect and plug the coolant inlet hose from the throttle body (TB).
Disconnect and plug the coolant outlet hose from the TB.
Remove the 4 bolts and the TB.
- Discard the TB gasket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

NOTE: Install a new TB gasket.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.