Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
Throttle Body: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR
ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned, or possible damage to the throttle body may occur.
1. Remove the splash shield.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control cable (if so equipped).
