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Throttle Body: Installation

NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
NOTE: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
  1. Uncover the covered ports.
  2. Inspect the Throttle Body (TB) gasket, clean and replace the Throttle Body (TB) gasket as needed.
    GFD176540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the Throttle Body (TB), then install and tighten the Throttle Body (TB) bolts in the following 2 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 90 °

    GFD176539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. 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.

    GFD176538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe and then tighten the Throttle Body (TB) inlet pipe clamp.

      Torque: 44 lb.in (5.0 Nm)

    2. Connect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  5. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe RH. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .