Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - removal and refitting
Removal
Note: During this procedure, ensure that the
sensor wiper is not rotated beyond its normal
operating arc
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Disconnect the wiring plug from the sensor (see illustration).
11.2 Throttle position sensor - 1.6 EFI engine
A Wiring plug B Securing screws
3 Remove the two securing screws, and withdraw the sensor from the throttle valve shaft.
Refitting
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring
that the moulded side of the sensor faces the
throttle housing, and that the flat on the sensor
wiper engages with the flat on the throttle shaft.
See also:
Brake components check (Every 36 000 miles or 3 years)
1 Inspect the thickness of the friction linings
on the disc pads and brake shoes (as
described earlier in this Chapter) at the
intervals specified.
2 The rigid and flexible hydraulic pipes and
ho ...
Radio/cassette player and graphic equaliser - removal and
refitting
Note: The information in this Section applies to
Ford original equipment fitment components.
Radio
Early models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery.
2 Pull off the control knobs, the tuning knob
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Piston/connecting rod assemblies - removal and refitting
Note: A piston ring compressor tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head and the sump as
described in Sections 4 and 5 respectively. Do
not remove the oil pick- ...