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Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner to intake manifold tube.
3. Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove two TP sensor retaining screws.
5. Remove TP sensor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Slide rotary tangs of the TP sensor, rotated 90 degrees clockwise away from their final installed position, into place over the throttle shaft blade, and then rotate TP sensor counterclockwise only to installed position only. Failure to install the TP sensor in this manner may result in possible damage to the sensor or excessive idle speeds.

1. Install TP sensor. Ensure that rotary tangs on sensor are in proper alignment and the wires are pointed down.

NOTE: TP sensor is not adjustable.

2. Secure TP sensor to throttle body with two retaining screws. Tighten to 2.8-3.4 Nm (25-30 lb in).
3. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
4. Install the air cleaner to intake manifold tube.
5. Connect battery ground cable.
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