Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned, or possible damage to the throttle body may occur.

Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control cable (if equipped).
Remove the 4 bolts and the throttle body (TB) and discard the TB gasket.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new TB gasket.