Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2003)
Throttle Body: Service and Repair
THROTTLE BODY
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 can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
CAUTION: The throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure
Item 5: Throttle Body Bolt Installation Note
1. Tighten throttle body bolts in two stages.
1
Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
2
Tighten an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).