Electronic Power Control (EPC), servicing

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Electronic Power Control

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1 - Mounting bracket

2 - Connector

Black, 6-pin
Gold plated contacts

3 - 10 Nm

4 - Throttle Position (TP) sensor G79

Not adjustable
TP sensor passes drivers requirements on to engine control module
Remove footwell cover to remove sensor
Checking → Throttle Position (TP) sensor G79 / Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position G185 , checking

If replaced adapt control module for automatic transmission: → 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 4 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01M ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) or 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09A ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)

5 - Bracket

For footwell cover
Clipped onto accelerator pedal