OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Throttle Body

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Throttle Body Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How should one safely service the throttle body to avoid personal injury and damage on 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: The present of highly flammable mixtures demands caution when servicing the throttle body because open flames and smoking should be completely avoided in the vicinity of fuel-related components to protect personal safety. The throttle body bore and plate area should not be cleaned since its special coating can be damaged. You must start the repair process by removing the air cleaner outlet tube before disconnecting the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector and removing the accelerator cable and speed control cable when they exist. The service requires removal of the throttle body when all disconnections are complete before you discard the gasket. The installation service requires following the opposite order of the removal process to finish the work.