Throttle Position (TP) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty and 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
Disconnect the TP sensor electrical connector.

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NOTE: Do not put direct heat on the throttle position sensor or any other plastic parts because heat damage may occur. Damage may also occur if electronic throttle body temperature exceeds 248 deg. F (120 deg. C).

NOTE: Do not use power tools.

Remove the TP sensor.
- Using a heat gun, apply heat to the top of the engine throttle body until the top TP sensor bolt ear reaches approximately 55 deg. C (130 deg. F), this should take no more than 3 minutes using an 1, 100-watt heat gun. The heat should be 25.4mm (1 in) away from the engine throttle body.
- Monitor the temperature of the top TP sensor bolt ear on the engine throttle body with a digital temperature laser or infrared thermometer, while heating engine throttle body.
- Using hand tools, quickly remove the bolt farthest from the heat source first and discard.
- Using hand tools, remove the remaining bolt and discard.
- Remove and discard the TP sensor.

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