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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 156 (FUEL SYSTEM & ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONTHROTTLE BODYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
Removal and Installation
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Disconnect the electronic throttle body coolant feed and return hoses.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses.
- Plug the coolant hoses.
- Disconnect the electronic throttle body electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts and the throttle body.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove and discard the throttle body gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new throttle body gasket.
NOTE:
Gasket is press-in-place in manifold.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.