Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
NOTE: Do not use power tools.
Remove the TP sensor.
1. Using a suitable heat gun, apply heat to the top of the ETB until the top TP sensor bolt ear reaches approximately 55°C (130°F), this should
take no more than 3 minutes using an 1,100-watt heat gun. The heat gun should be about 25.4 mm (1 in) away from the ETB.
2. Monitor the temperature of the top TP sensor bolt ear on the ETB with a suitable temperature measuring device, such as a digital temperature
laser or infrared thermometer, while heating the ETB.
3. Using hand tools, quickly remove the bolt farthest from the heat source first and discard.
4. Using hand tools, remove the remaining bolt and discard.
5. Remove and discard the TP sensor.
Installation
4.6L (3V) and 5.4L (4V) engines
1. NOTE: When installing the new TP sensor, make sure that the radial locator tab on the TP sensor is aligned with the radial locator hole on the
ETB.
NOTE: Do not use power tools.
Install the new TP sensor.
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Using hand tools, install the 2 new bolts.
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Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
2. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
4.0L SOHC engine
3. NOTE: When installing the new TP sensor, make sure that the radial locator tab on the TP sensor is aligned with the radial locator hole on the
ETB.
NOTE: Do not use power tools.
Install the new TP sensor.
