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Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair






Replacing throttle position (TP) sensor

Removing throttle position (TP) sensor




- Remove throttle body, see Replacing the throttle body (TB) Removal and Replacement
- Clean the surface
- Remove the two screws
- Pull off sensor
- Check the components.

Installing throttle position (TP) sensor




- Clean screws and apply locking fluid, P/N 1 161 053
- Secure the sensor, see illustration.
Turn the sensor until some opposition can be felt
- Install the two screws. Torque to 5 Nm
- Seal the screws
- Reinstall throttle body, see Replacing the throttle body (TB) Removal and Replacement.
Start engine. Read any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

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