Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, REFER to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the bolt for the intake manifold vacuum tube.
- Detach the intake manifold vacuum tube pin-type retainer from the Throttle Body (TB).
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Vacuum Tube Pin-Type Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
- Detach the electronic throttle control electrical connector wiring harness pin-type retainer.
Remove the 4 bolts and the TB.
- Discard the TB gasket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

NOTE: Install a new TB gasket.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.