Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup. 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 throttle body must be removed from the vehicle to be cleaned. Do not hold the throttle plate open with any object that could scratch the bore or plate while servicing or cleaning the throttle body.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
- Disconnect the electronic throttle body electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts and the electronic throttle body.
- To install, tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Inspect the throttle body gasket. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.