Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Fig 71 TPS Mounting Bolts:

Fig 72 Installation - Typical:

REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct at throttle body.
2. Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
3. Remove two TPS mounting bolts (Fig. 71).
4. Remove TPS from throttle body.


NOTES:
- The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides into a socket in the TPS (Fig. 72).
- The TPS must be installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees.
- If the sensor will not rotate, install the sensor with the throttle shaft on the other side of the socket tangs.
- The TPS will be under slight tension when rotated.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the TPS and two retaining bolts.
2. Tighten bolts to 7 Nm (60 in lb) torque.
3. Manually operate the throttle control lever by hand to check for any binding of the TPS.
4. Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
5. Install air duct at throttle body.