Throttle Position Sensor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the ignition off. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEMS. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. See AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS. Disconnect the EVAP purge line. See Figure . Disconnect the fuel lines. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS under FUEL SYSTEMS.
- Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector. See Figure . Remove the 2 TP sensor bolts. Remove the TP sensor and "O" ring.