Throttle Body

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 .
Remove the bolt and the snow shield

Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Snow Shield
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting TP Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the accelerator cable, the speed control cable and the return spring.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable, Speed Control Cable And Return Spring
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Remove the bolts and the throttle body.

Fig 4: Removing Throttle Body
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If necessary, install a new throttle body gasket.
If necessary, remove the TP sensor.

Fig 5: Removing TP Sensor
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.