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:
Camshafts and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: Once the timing chain has been
removed from the camshaft sprockets, do not
turn the crankshaft until the timing chain has
been correctly refitted - this is to prevent
contact between the val ...
Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the removal procedure described
in Section 12, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
3 As the torque converte ...
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 ...
