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2015-17 Mustang Throttle Body Installation Instructions

Posted 12/29/2016 by Tyler Rodriquez

Adding an aftermarket throttle body to your S550 Mustang will increase air flow, and throttle response, all while maintaining factory drivability!

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  • How To Install Mustang Throttle Body 2015-17

Tools Required:

  • Common hand tools

Installation Instructions

  1. Remove the 3 pin screws that hold the battery cover to the chassis. Disconnect the battery terminal
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  2. Remove the engine cover by pulling up on it to release its mounting pins from the grommets on the intake manifold
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  3. Disconnect the sound tube and the 3 smaller plastic breather hoses from the air inlet tube
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  4. Loosen the 2 clamps on the air inlet tube at the air box and the throttle body, and remove the tube from the vehicle
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  5. Remove the 4 mounting bolts from the stock throttle body, as you remove the throttle body, flip it over, and unplug the motor plug on the bottom
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  6. Wipe off the stock rubber throttle body gasket to remove any oil, or debris. You will be reusing this gasket. Connect the motor plug to the new throttle body, and install it onto the intake manifold. Use the supplied bolts to secure the throttle body to the intake manifold
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  7. Re-install the air inlet tube, and reconnect the sound tube and the 3 breather tubes. Tighten down the 2 band clamps
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  8. Re-install the engine decorative cover, the strut tower brace (if applicable) and reconnect the negative battery terminal, and install the battery cover

Installation instructions provided by BBK Performance.

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