Throttle Body: Service and Repair
Throttle Body - 5.4L
Removal
1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and ACL outlet tube.
2. NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.
Disconnect the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) electrical connector.
3. NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.
Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the 4 bolts and the Throttle Body (TB).
- Discard the TB gasket.
Installation
1. Install a new TB gasket, position the TB and tighten the 4 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
2. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
- Push back the red clip.
3. Connect the ETC electrical connector.
- Push back the red clip.
4. Install the ACL assembly and ACL outlet tube.