Throttle Position (TP) Sensor - 3.5L GTDI: Removal
- Remove the Charge Air Cooler(CAC) outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .
- Disconnect the Throttle Position(TP) sensor electrical connector.
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NOTE: Do not put direct heat on the Throttle Position(TP) sensor or any other plastic parts because heat damage may occur. Damage may also occur if Electronic Throttle Body(ETB) temperature exceeds 120 °C (248 °F).NOTE: Do not use power tools.
Remove the TP sensor.
- Using a suitable heat gun, apply heat to the top of the Electronic Throttle Body(ETB) until the top TP sensor bolt ear reaches approximately 55 °C (130 °F), this should take no more than 3 minutes using an 1, 100-watt heat gun. The heat gun should be about 25.4 mm (1 in) away from the ETB.
- Monitor the temperature of the top TP sensor bolt ear on the ETB with a suitable temperature measuring device, such as a digital temperature laser or infrared thermometer, while heating the ETB.
- Using hand tools, quickly remove the bolt farthest from the heat source first and discard.
- Using hand tools, remove the remaining bolt and discard.
- Remove and discard the TP sensor.