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Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Removal and Installation
Reference: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

Removal
1. Disconnect negative cable (-) at battery.
2. Disconnect coupler from TP sensor.
3. Remove TP sensor from throttle body.

Installation




1. Install TP sensor (1) to throttle body (2)
Fit TP sensor (1) to throttle body (2) in such way that its holes are a little away from TP sensor screw holes as shown in the figure and turn TP sensor (1) clockwise so that those holes align.

Tightening torque
TP sensor screw a: 3.5 N.m (0.35 kg-m, 2.5 lb-ft)

2. Connect coupler to TP sensor (1) securely.
3. Connect battery negative cable (-) to battery.