Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. 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 SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
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.