F 550 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
Throttle Body Spacer: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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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 CAN BE IGNITED,
RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.
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BEFORE WORKING ON OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL
SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner, the air cleaner outlet tube and the accelerator splash shield.
4. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
5. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control actuator cable.
1
Disconnect both cables at the throttle bell crank.
2
Disconnect both cables from the accelerator mounting bracket.
6. Remove the accelerator mounting bracket.
1
Remove the spring.
2
Remove the bolts.
3
Remove the accelerator mounting bracket.
7. Disconnect the PCV system.
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Disconnect the coolant hoses.
