Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Unclip and disconnect the sensor wiring plug.
3 Remove the two securing screws, and withdraw the sensor from the throttle valve shaft (see illustration).
11.3 Throttle position sensor (TPS) location (arrowed) on side of CFI unit
Refitting 4 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure that the sensor actuating arm is correctly located.
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OHV engines
1 With the cylinder head removed (Section 4),
the carbon deposits should be removed from
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Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Motorcraft maintenance-free battery
which normally does not require
additional water during its life of
service.
However, for severe usage or in high temperature ...
