Throttle valve control motor - removal and refitting
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.
8 On completion, the idle speed should be checked by a Ford dealer at the earliest opportunity.
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Note: With modern ignition systems the only
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General information and precautions
General information
The system is best described by dividing it
into four separate sub-systems: air, fuel,
engine management (EEC IV system), and
ignition.
Air system
The air system consists of ...
