E 250 V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
4. Drain the engine cooling system.
5. Remove the throttle body.
6. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module.
7. Release the clamp and disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect the vapor tube.
9. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose fitting at the rear of the intake manifold and the RH valve cover.
10. Disconnect the throttle body (TB) spacer vacuum hose.
11. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose.
12. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose.
13. Remove the 4 bolts and the TB spacer.
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Discard the TB spacer gasket.
Installation
1. Install a new TB spacer gasket, position the TB spacer and tighten the 4 bolts in 2 stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
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Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
2. Install the coolant hose and the clamp.