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Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Remove throttle cable.
2. Remove throttle body air duct.
3. Remove throttle body vacuum line connector.
4. Disconnect electrical connector.
5. Remove throttle cable bracket.
6. Remove throttle body bolts.
7. Lift throttle body until TPS clears fuel line.
8. Remove TPS attaching screws and retainers.
9. Remove sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. With throttle valve in the normal closed (idle) position, install throttle position sensor on throttle body assembly.
NOTE: Install new TPS attaching screws when replacing TPS.
2. Install retainers and two TPS screws.
3. Install throttle body bolts.
4. Reconnect TPS electrical connector.
5. Reconnect throttle body vacuum line connector.
6. Install inlet boot.
7. Install throttle cable.