Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Throttle Body

Removal and Installation

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 ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: The throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned.

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

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3. Disconnect the accelerator cable (9A758) and (if equipped) the speed control actuator cable (9A825).

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4. NOTE: Discard the throttle body gasket after removing the throttle body.

Remove the throttle body.

  • Remove the nuts.
  • Remove the bolts.

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5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Fuel Injectors
    Material Item Specification SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153- H Removal and Installation WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted ...

    Other materials:

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    Starter Motor - 3.8L
    Removal WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid (11390) is "electrically hot" at all times. A prote ...

    Brake Shift Interlock Actuator
    Removal 1. Remove the shifter top control panel. 2. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 3. Remove the shifter bezel. 4. Remove the bulb from the bezel. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. 6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on th ...