Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

TP Sensor:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Electrical connector from Throttle Position Sensor (TPS).
2. TPS attaching screw assemblies.
3. TPS from throttle body assembly.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. With the throttle valve in the normally closed idle position, install the TPS on the throttle shaft. making sure TP sensor pickup lever is located above tang on throttle actuator lever.
2. Rotate counterclockwise to align mounting holes. Install the TPS screws [1] and torque to 2.0 Nm (18.0 lb in).
3. Electrical connector.

[1] Inspect the attaching screw threads for enough thread-locking material (adhesive or compound) on the threads to insure proper relocking. If not, clean the screw threads and apply Loctite 262, or equivalent, to the threads before reassembly.