Removal and Installation

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

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: The electronic throttle body is serviced as a complete assembly. Individual components cannot be serviced.

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

Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body Components
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.