Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.




3. Remove the electrical connector (3) from the throttle position (TP) sensor (2).




4. Remove the EGR valve.
5. Remove the 2 TP sensor mounting bolts (4) from the TP sensor (5).
6. Remove the TP sensor (5) from the throttle body (7).
7. Remove the O-ring (6) from the TP sensor (5).
8. Discard the O-ring.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the new O-ring (6) onto the TP sensor (5).
2. Install the TP sensor (5) on the throttle body (7).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the 2 TP sensor screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).




4. Install the electrical connector (3) to the TP sensor (2).




5. Install the EGR valve.
6. Install the fuel injector sight shield.