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Throttle Body: Installation

NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
  1. NOTE: Make sure that a new Throttle Body (TB) gasket is installed.

    Install the new Throttle Body (TB) gasket.

    GFD286932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the Throttle Body (TB), then install and tighten the Throttle Body (TB) retaining bolts in the sequence shown:

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Fig 1: Throttle Body Tightening Sequence
    GFD286933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: When connecting the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector engage the red connector locking tab after fully installing the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector. The red tab will not slide forward unless the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector is fully installed.

    Connect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.

    GFD286929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe and then tighten the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe clamp.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

GFD286928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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