Removal (2.3L)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 15 other vehicles, including the 1994 Mercury Tracer, 1994 Mercury Topaz, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 1994 Mercury Cougar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect air cleaner outlet tube from throttle body. Disconnect throttle position sensor and idle air control valve connectors. Mark and disconnect vacuum lines from upper intake manifold. Disconnect EGR tube at intake manifold.
- Remove throttle cables and speed control cable (if equipped). Remove top bolt from manifold upper support bracket. Remove fuel supply manifold shield. Remove 4 bolts and one stud from upper intake manifold. Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly.