Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

The TPS is mounted to the throttle body.

REMOVAL

Fig. 24 TPS Electrical Connector:

1. Disconnect TPS electrical connector.

Fig. 25 TPS Mounting Screws:

2. Remove TPS mounting screws.
3. Remove TPS.

INSTALLATION

Fig. 26 Throttle Position Sensor Installation:

The throttle shaft end of throttle body slides into a socket in the TPS. The TPS must be installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees. (If sensor will not rotate, install sensor with throttle shaft on other side of socket tangs). The TPS will be under slight tension when rotated.
1. Install TPS and retaining screws.
2. Tighten screws to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
4. Manually operate throttle (by hand) to check for any TPS binding before starting engine.