Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
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.
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable and bracket. For additional information, refer to Throttle Cable/Linkage.
3. Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the throttle body.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.