THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

Warning

• Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. To prevent this, always keep sparks and flames away when handling fuel system components and keep them away from the components near the fuel system.

Caution

• Since the throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating, they cannot be cleaned.

1. Remove the plug hole plate.

2. Remove the air hose. (See AIR HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

3. Detach the accelerator cable and speed control cable. ( Only vehicles with cruise control system)

4. Disconnect the TP sensor connector.

5. Remove the throttle body.

Note

• Replace the gasket with a new one.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Throttle body installation bolt tightening torque

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 89 in·lbf}

Plug hole plate installation nut tightening torque

6 N·m {61 kgf·cm, 53 in·lbf}