Removal and Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: TP Sensor With Torque Specifications
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Remove the two screws and the TP sensor.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to hand start the TP sensor screws. These are self-threading screws. Failure to hand start them can cause damage to the throttle body.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.