Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
Removal
All vehicles
1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
2. Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L (3V) engine
3. Disconnect the PCV hose from the heated PCV fitting.
4. Disconnect the heated PCV fitting electrical connector.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and the heated PCV fitting.
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Remove and discard the heated PCV fitting O-ring seal.
All vehicles
6. NOTICE: Do not put direct heat on the Throttle Position (TP) sensor or any other plastic parts because heat damage may occur. Damage
may also occur if Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) temperature exceeds 120°C (248°F).
NOTE: Do not use power tools.
Remove the TP sensor.
1. Using a suitable heat gun, apply heat to the top of the Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) until the top TP sensor bolt ear reaches approximately
55°C (130°F), this should take no more than 3 minutes using a 1100-watt heat gun. The heat gun should be about an 25.4 mm (1 in) away from