Central (single-point) Fuel Injection (CFI) system
Throttle valve control motor - removal and refitting
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Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner assembly. 3 Disconnect the wiring plugs from the motor and the throttle position sensor. 4 Remove the screws securing the motor and throttle position sensor assembly mounting bracket to the CFI unit, and withdraw the assembly. 5 Remove the motor securing screws and withdraw the motor from the bracket. Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, bearing in mind the following points. 7 Ensure that the throttle position sensor locates correctly on the throttle valve spindle, and that the mounting bracket aligns with its locating pegs.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner assembly. 3 Disconnect the wiring plugs from the motor and the throttle position sensor. 4 Remove the screws securing the motor and throttle position sensor assembly mounting bracket to the CFI unit, and withdraw the assembly. 5 Remove the motor securing screws and withdraw the motor from the bracket. Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, bearing in mind the following points. 7 Ensure that the throttle position sensor locates correctly on the throttle valve spindle, and that the mounting bracket aligns with its locating pegs.
8 On completion, the idle speed should be checked by a Ford dealer at the earliest opportunity.
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