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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Remove the throttle body (TB). For additional information, refer to THROTTLE BODY .
  4. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL .
  5. Release the clamp and disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G03982125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Vapor Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    G03962554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose quick connect coupling at the rear of the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Crankcase Vent Hose Quick Connect Coupling At Rear Of Intake Manifold
    G03962556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose quick connect coupling at the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Crankcase Vent Hose Quick Connect Coupling At RH Valve Cover
    G03962557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the TB spacer vacuum hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting TB Spacer Vacuum Hose
    G03962559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Release the clamp and remove and plug the coolant hose.
    Fig 6: Releasing Clamp And Removing And Plugging Coolant Hose
    G03982130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Release the clamp and remove and plug the coolant hose.
    Fig 7: Releasing Clamp And Removing And Plugging Coolant Hose
    G03982131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 4 TB spacer bolts and the TB spacer.
    • Discard the TB spacer gasket.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Removing TB Spacer Bolts And TB Spacer
      G03962560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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