Throttle Body (1.6L Duratec)

Removal

CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean the throttle body. The bore and throttle plate have a special coating applied during manufacture that should not be removed.

1. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet pipe from the throttle body and place it aside.



2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.

• 1. Turn the throttle body lever.
• 2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.

3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

• 1. Release the locking tabs.
• 2. Remove the accelerator cable.

4. Disconnect the throttle body from the intake manifold.



5. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor connector and remove the throttle body.

• Remove the gasket and discard it as no longer needed.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean the throttle body. The bore and throttle plate have a special coating applied during manufacture that should not be removed.

NOTE: Install a new throttle body gasket.

Install the elements back in place in reverse order.