Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Electrical connector.
2. Throttle Position (TP) sensor attaching screws.
3. TP sensor.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. With throttle valve in the normal closed idle position, install throttle position sensor on throttle body assembly, making sure TP sensor pickup lever is located ABOVE tang on throttle actuator lever.
2. TP sensor screws using a thread locking compound on the screws: Loctite 262, GM Part No. 1052624, or equivalent should be used.