Removal & Installation (3.0L 2V)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube and accelerator cable shield. See Figure.
- Disconnect accelerator cable, speed control actuator cable and throttle return spring from throttle body. See Figure. Remove bolts, then position accelerator cable bracket aside. See Figure.
- Disconnect wiring harness from intake manifold support bracket. See Figure. Remove upper intake manifold support bracket. See Figure.
- Disconnect Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector. If necessary, remove TP sensor. Remove the 3 throttle body bolts and one stud bolt. Remove throttle body. See Fig 1.
- If necessary, remove throttle body gasket. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten throttle body bolts and stud bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .