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:

    Transmission (Assembly)
    Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator with Bracketry 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or Equivalent Gauge, Clutch Housing 308-021 (T75L-4201-A) Extension Housing Seal Replacer 308-227 (T94P-7657-A) Holding Fixture 307-0 ...

    Assembly
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    Trim Panel - Package Tray
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