Lincoln Aviator: Fuel Charging and Controls - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ) / Removal and Installation - Throttle Body

Removal

NOTICE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

1. Loosen the clamps, then remove the charge air cooler outlet pipe.
   

1. NOTE: When disconnecting the throttle body electrical connector disengage the red locking tab on the throttle body electrical connector by sliding it to the rear of the throttle body electrical connector, away from the throttle body. Squeeze the throttle body electrical connector while removing.

   Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the throttle body bolts and then remove the throttle body.
   

Installation

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

1. Inspect the throttle body gasket, clean and replace the gasket as needed.
   

1. Install the throttle body, then install and tighten the throttle body bolts.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. NOTE: When connecting the throttle body electrical connector engage the red connector locking tab after fully installing the throttle body electrical connector. The red tab will not slide forward unless the throttle body electrical connector is fully installed.

   Connect the throttle body electrical connector.
   

1. Install the charge air cooler outlet pipe, then tighten the clamps.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5.0 Nm)