Throttle housing - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the fuel system as described in Section 6.
3 Remove the air inlet pipe (see illustration).
9.3 Air inlet pipe securing screws (A) and hose securing clip (B) - 1.6 EFI
engine
4 Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle valve linkage, then unbolt the cable bracket from the housing.
5 Disconnect the throttle position sensor wiring plug.
6 Unscrew the four securing nuts, and withdraw the throttle housing from the inlet manifold. Recover the gasket.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but use a
new gasket between the throttle housing and
the inlet manifold.
See also:
Distributor cap and rotor arm (OHC models) - removal and refitting
SOHC models
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Where applicable, unclip the screening can
from the top of the distributor and disconnect
the earth strap (see illustration).
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Air conditioning system - component renewal
1 Only those items which can be renewed
without discharging the system are described
here (see illustration). Other items must be
dealt with by a Ford dealer or air conditioning
specialist.
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Engine - removal leaving automatic transmission in vehicle
Note: Refer to the warning at the beginning of
Section 5 before proceeding. A suitable hoist
and lifting tackle will be required for this
operation.
1 Proceed as described in paragraphs 1 to 21
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