Where is the throttle air bypass spacer plate located?

Under the throttle air by-pass valve, which is located on the throttle body.

What service does the document recommend?

Clean the throttle blade and passages and install the spacer plate if applicable.

How does the spacer plate assembly go together?

The exploded diagram shows the spacer plate sandwiched between two gaskets, mounted under the throttle air by-pass valve with two bolts on the throttle body.

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Ford Throttle Air Bypass Spacer Plate - Function, Symptoms & Exploded Diagram

Exploded view of throttle air bypass spacer plate, gaskets, valve and bolts with service notes

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Exploded parts illustration of a throttle air bypass spacer plate, gaskets, valve and bolts, with notes on function, failure symptoms and service.

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This document is a single-page illustrated reference sheet describing the Throttle Air Bypass Spacer Plate used on Ford vehicles. The left side of the page presents four short sections. "What They Do" explains that the spacer plate reduces carbon buildup on the throttle air bypass valve and throttle blades on Ford vehicles. "Failure Symptoms" lists hard cold starts, hesitation, and stalling as signs of a problem. "Maintenance/Service" instructs the reader to clean the throttle blade and passages and install the plate if applicable. "Location" states that the spacer plate is found under the throttle air by-pass valve, located on the throttle body. The right side of the page shows an exploded-view line drawing of the assembly, with labeled callouts for the spacer plate, gaskets (one on each side of the plate), and the throttle air by-pass valve, along with two mounting bolts and the valve's wiring harness/connector. A reader can learn what the spacer plate does, how to recognize when service is needed, how the components stack together for installation, and where the part is located on the engine. No part numbers, torque specifications, or specific model years are given in the document.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the throttle air bypass spacer plate do?: It reduces carbon buildup on the throttle air bypass valve and throttle blades on Ford vehicles.
What are the symptoms of a failing throttle air bypass valve/spacer plate area?: Hard cold starts, hesitation, and stalling.
Where is the throttle air bypass spacer plate located?: Under the throttle air by-pass valve, which is located on the throttle body.
What service does the document recommend?: Clean the throttle blade and passages and install the spacer plate if applicable.
How does the spacer plate assembly go together?: The exploded diagram shows the spacer plate sandwiched between two gaskets, mounted under the throttle air by-pass valve with two bolts on the throttle body.