Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Throttle Position Sensor:

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect Throttle Position (TP) sensor from wiring harness.

3. If reusing TP sensor scribe alignment marks to position when reinstalling.

4. Remove two retaining screws.

5. Remove throttle position sensor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Slide rotary tangs into position over throttle shaft blade, then rotate throttle position sensor CLOCKWISE ONLY to installed position. Failure to install the throttle position sensor in this manner may result in excessive idle speeds.

1. Position the throttle position sensor so that the connector points opposite the Idle Air Control (IAC) solenoid. Then rotate throttle position sensor clockwise to align scribe marks.

2. Secure throttle position sensor to throttle body with two retaining screws. Tighten to tighten to 1.2-1.8 Nm (10.6-16 in lb).


3. Connect electrical connector to harness.

4. Reconnect negative battery cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the adaptive strategy.