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 can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

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

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to 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.