Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to the Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

NOTE: Refer to Throttle Position Sensor Cleaning Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the generator.




3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.




4. Remove the TP sensor attaching screws (5).
5. Remove the TP sensor (6).
6. Remove the TP sensor O-ring seal (7).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the TP sensor O-ring seal (7) on the TP sensor (6).
2. Install the TP sensor on the throttle body with the throttle valve in the closed position. Make sure the TP sensor lever lines up with the TP sensor drive lever on the throttle shaft.

NOTE: Refer to the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the TP sensor attaching screws (5).

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




4. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.




5. Install the generator.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.