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:
Automatic transmission brake band adjustment (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km)
or 2 years)
Note: A brake band torque wrench - Ford tool
No 17-005, or a conventional torque wrench
and a splined socket of suitable size to fit the
square section head of the adjuster screw(s)
will be requir ...
Exhaust system - renewal
1 The layout of the exhaust system varies
considerably according to model and engine.
All except the RS Turbo versions can be
renewed in sections; coupling sleeves are
supplied, enabling an old se ...
Front foglamps - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
2 Remove the relevant front direction
indicator lamp unit.
3 Release the retaining catch on the inside
edge of the lamp, then withdraw th ...
