Throttle Body: Removal
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 Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
- Disconnect the heater coolant hose retainer from the ACL outlet pipe-to-Throttle Body (TB) adapter.
- Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube quick connect fitting from ACL outlet pipe-to-TB adapter. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the ACL outlet pipe-to-TB adapter.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the ACL outlet pipe-to-TB adapter.
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the TB adapter from the TB.
- Disconnect the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the TB assembly.
- Discard the TB O-ring seal.