F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC SC VIN 3 (2003)
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 IGNITE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: The throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned, or damage to the throttle body may occur.
1. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the throttle controls:
1
Disconnect the speed control actuator cable.
2
Disconnect the accelerator cable.
3
Remove the throttle return spring from the throttle lever.
NOTE: Pay attention to throttle return spring orientation. It must be reinstalled the correct way.
4. Remove the three nuts and position the accelerator cable bracket aside.
