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

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 can ignite. 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.

1. Remove the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

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

Throttle Body

4. Disconnect the accelerator controls.

  • Disconnect the accelerator cable.
  • Disconnect the speed control cable.
  • Disconnect the return spring.

Throttle Body

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

Remove the throttle body.

  • Remove the four bolts.

Throttle Body

Installation

1. NOTE: Install a new throttle body gasket.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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