Removal & Installation (Tribute 3.0L)

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NOTE: Numbers in parenthesis refer to numbers in the illustration.

Remove the nuts and the engine appearance cover. See Figure.
Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) harness connector (1). See Fig 1.
Remove the screws (2). See Fig 1.
Remove the sensor (3). See Fig 1.
To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Removing & Installing TP Sensor - Tribute (3.0L)

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