Throttle Position Sensor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, and 2002 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides into socket on TP sensor. The socket has 2 tabs inside it. The throttle shaft rests against the tabs. When indexed correctly, the TP sensor can rotate clockwise a few degrees to line up the mounting screw holes with the screw holes in the throttle body.
- The TP sensor has slight tension when rotated into position. If it is difficult to rotate the TP sensor into position, install the sensor with the throttle shaft on the other side of the tabs in the socket. Tighten the mounting screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- After installing TP sensor, ensure throttle valve plate on throttle body is fully closed. If throttle valve plate is not fully closed, remove TP sensor and reinstall TP sensor so throttle shaft is on other side of tabs in socket on TP sensor. Connect TP sensor connector. Reconnect negative battery cable.