Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
The TPS is located on side of throttle body.
1. Remove air duct at throttle body.
2. Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
TPS Mounting Bolts
3. Remove two TPS mounting bolts.
4. Remove TPS from throttle body.
INSTALLATION
Installation - Typical
The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides into a socket in the TPS. The TPS must be installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees If the sensor
will not rotate, install the sensor with the throttle shaft on the other side of the socket tangs. The TPS will be under slight tension when rotated.
1. Install the TPS and two retaining bolts.
2. Tighten bolts to 7 N-m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Manually operate the throttle control lever by hand to check for any binding of the TPS.
4. Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
5. Install air duct at throttle body.
