Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the Throttle Position (TP) sensor.




4. Remove the TP sensor attaching fasteners.

NOTE: The TP sensor is an electrical component. Do not soak the TP sensor in any liquid cleaner or solvent as damage may result.




5. Remove the TP sensor from the throttle body assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. With the throttle valve closed, install the TP sensor on the throttle shaft.
Rotate the TP sensor counterclockwise in order to align the mounting holes.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




2. Install the TP sensor attaching fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




3. Install the TP sensor harness connector.
4. Reinstall the engine cover.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.