Throttle Body (Duratec ST 2.0L)

Removal

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

1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.

2. Disconnect the gear shift cable (if equipped).

• 1. Disconnect the cable from the throttle body.
• 2. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body.

3. Disconnect the accelerator cable.

• 1. Remove the clamp and disconnect the inner cable from the throttle body.
• 2. Turn the outer cable sheath.
• 3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.

4. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet pipe.



5. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor connectors (air intake housing shown removed for clarity).




6. Remove the throttle body.



7. Remove and discard the throttle body gasket 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 must not be removed.

NOTE: Install a new throttle body gasket.

Install the elements back in place in reverse order.