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Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- DO NOT operate throttle mechanism while Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is loosely fitted. Damage may be caused to throttle position sensor wiper track.

- Do not attempt to adjust throttle position sensor.

Throttle Position Sensor:




REMOVE
1. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2. Disconnect multi-plug from harness.
3. Remove two screws securing sensor to plenum chamber and carefully pull sensor off throttle shaft.
4. Remove old gasket.

REFIT
1. Fit new gasket.
2. Align sensor and shaft flats, slide sensor on to throttle shaft. Secure sensor to plenum chamber.