F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Throttle Body: Service and Repair
THROTTLE BODY
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.
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body.
2. NOTE: Always install a new push pin when installing the snow shield.
Remove the push pin and the accelerator snow shield.
3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. CAUTION: Do not kink cable(s) during removal or installation.
Remove the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the speed control actuator cable.
