Ford Fusion: Fuel and Engine Controls - 1.5L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 PS) - I4 / Throttle Body

Removal

1
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) - I4, Removal and Installation).
2
1. Remove the throttle body (TB) inlet tube attaching bolt.
1. Loosen the throttle body (TB) inlet tube clamp and set the throttle body (TB) inlet tube aside.
3
- NOTE
  To disconnect the throttle body (TB) electrical connector, release the red lock on the throttle body (TB) electrical connector by sliding it toward the rear of the throttle body (TB). Pull the electrical connector away from the throttle body (TB). Squeeze the throttle body (TB) electrical connector when removing it.
  Disconnect the throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
- Remove the throttle body (TB) attaching bolts, then remove the throttle body (TB).

NOTICE: Make sure that the mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.

1
Inspect the throttle body (TB) gasket. Clean or replace as necessary.
2
- NOTE
  At this stage, hand-tighten only the 4 throttle body (TB) bolts.
  Install and tighten the throttle body (TB) attaching bolts in the sequence shown.
  Torque: 106 lb-in (12 N·m)
- NOTE
  When connecting the throttle body (TB) electrical connector, snap the red connector lock into place after the throttle body (TB) electrical connector is fully seated. The red tab will not move forward if the throttle body (TB) electrical connector is not fully installed.
  Connect the throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
3
1. Install the throttle body (TB) inlet tube, then tighten the throttle body (TB) inlet tube clamp.
  Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
1. Install and tighten the throttle body (TB) inlet tube attaching bolt.
  Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)
4
Install the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) - I4, Removal and Installation).