Throttle Body: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
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NOTE: PowerBoost shown in illustration, EcoBoost is similar.
Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retaining tabs on the intake manifold, then remove the engine appearance cover.
- Remove the charge air cleaner outlet pipe RH. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
- Loosen the clamp, then disconnect the charge air cooler outlet pipe and move out of the way.
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NOTE: When disconnecting the throttle body electrical connector disengage the red locking tab on the throttle body electrical connector by sliding it to the rear of the throttle body electrical connector, away from the throttle body. Squeeze the throttle body electrical connector while removing.
Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
- Remove the throttle body bolts, then remove the throttle body.