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Throttle Body: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and the accelerator cable splash shield. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
    1. Disconnect the speed control actuator.
    2. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
    3. Remove the acceleration control return spring.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
      G02773087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the accelerator cable bracket.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the accelerator cable bracket.
      Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Cable Bracket
      G02773088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02773089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the throttle body (TB).
    1. Remove the four bolts.
    2. Remove the TB.
    3. Remove and discard the TB gasket.
      Fig 4: Removing Throttle Body (TB)
      G02773090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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