Ford Explorer: Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Throttle Body

Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Throttle Body

Removal

Remove the charge air cooler outlet tube.
Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).

Disconnect the wire harness retainer, then disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.

Remove the throttle body bolts, then remove the throttle body.

Installation

Inspect the throttle body gasket, clean or replace as needed. Clean the mating surfaces.

Install the throttle body, then install and tighten the bolts in the following 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
Torque:
Tighten to: : 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
Re-tighten to: : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Connect the throttle body electrical connector, then connect the wire harness retainer.

Install the charge air cooler outlet tube.
Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).

Removal and Installation - High-Pressure Fuel Pump Drive Unit

Removal Remove the valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover (303-01A Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation). Remove the high-pressure fuel pump drive un..

Accessory Drive - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS)

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