Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Throttle Position Sensor Electrical Connector:

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is an electrical component. Do not soak the TP sensor in any liquid cleaner or solvent, as damage may result.

1. Remove the air cleaner and adapter.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector releasing locking tab.
3. Remove the two TP sensor attaching screw assemblies.
4. Remove the TP sensor from throttle body assembly.
5. Remove the TP sensor seal.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the TP sensor seal over throttle shaft.
2. With throttle valve closed, install the TP sensor on the throttle shaft. Rotate counterclockwise to align mounting holes.
3. Install the two TP sensor attaching screw assemblies.

Tighten
^ Tighten the screw assemblies to 2.0 Nm (18.0 lb. in.).

4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Install the air cleaner and adapter.