Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Fig. 33 TPS Mounting Bolts:

REMOVAL
The TPS is located on the side of the throttle body.

1. Remove air intake tube at air cleaner housing.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the 4 air cleaner housing mounting nuts and remove housing from throttle body.
4. Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
5. Remove two TPS mounting bolts.
6. Remove TPS from throttle body.

Fig. 34 Installation - Typical Mounting:

INSTALLATION
The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides into a socket in the TPS. 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.

1. Install the TPS and two retaining bolts.
2. Tighten bolts to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Manually operate the throttle control lever by A hand to check for any binding of the TPS.
4. Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
5. Install air cleaner housing to throttle body.
6. Install 4 air cleaner housing mounting nuts. Tighten nuts to 11 Nm (96 in. lbs.) torque.
7. Install air cleaner housing cover.
8. Install air intake tube to cover.