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Throttle Body: Installation

  1. Inspect the throttle body gasket and replace the throttle body gasket as needed.
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  2. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Install the throttle body, then install and tighten the throttle body bolts in the sequence shown.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Fig 1: Throttle Body Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  3. NOTE: When connecting the throttle body electrical connector engage the red connector locking tab after fully installing the throttle body electrical connector. The red tab will not slide forward unless the throttle body electrical connector is fully installed.

    Connect the throttle body electrical connector, then attach the wire retainer.

    GFD750829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
  5. If a new throttle body was installed, road test the vehicle.