Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 1922

SECTION 303-04A: Fuel Charging and Controls — 3.8L
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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
2. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable (9A758) and (if equipped) the speed control actuator cable
(9A825).
4. NOTE: Discard the throttle body gasket after removing the throttle body.
Remove the throttle body.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the bolts.
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
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