LR3/Disco 3
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (18.30.17)
Removal
NOTE :
Published : Jun 23, 2004
The TP sensor is part of the throttle body and cannot be serviced separately.
1 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Specifications
(Section 414-
00)
2 .
Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to
Engine Cover - 4.0L (12.30.50)
(Section 501-05)
3 .
Remove the air intake resonator. For additional information, refer to (Section 303-12)
4 .
Disconnect the TP sensor electrical connector.
5 .
WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do
not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank while the system is hot.
Disconnect the coolant hoses from the throttle body.
Clamp the throttle body coolant hoses to minimize coolant loss.
Release the throttle body hose clips
6 .
Remove the throttle body.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Remove and discard the throttle body gasket.
