Throttle housing (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Mini
- Model
- Mini Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–2000
- Section
- Repairs
Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
- Remove and discard 2 screws and wave washers securing TP sensor to throttle housing.
- Remove TP sensor specification plate.
- Pull TP sensor from throttle spindle.
CAUTION: Do not twist or apply leverage to TP sensor.
- Clean mating faces of throttle housing and TP sensor.
- Fit TP sensor to throttle spindle. Ensure that during fitting, the machined flat on the throttle spindle is aligned with the mating portion of the TP sensor.
CAUTION: The TP sensor can be easily damaged during fitting. When pressing the sensor onto the throttle spindle, use fingers only, and only apply pressure to the area shown shaded in the illustration.
- Rotate TP sensor in an anti-clockwise direction to align fixing holes.
CAUTION: Do not rotate sensor in a clockwise direction, and ensure that it is not rotated beyond its internal stops.
- Fit TP sensor specification plate.
- Fit NEW screws and wave washers, and tighten to 1.5 Nm.
CAUTION: Do not exceed specified torque figure.
Refit
- Clean mating faces of throttle housing and inlet manifold.
- Lubricate new ’O’ ring with silicone grease and fit to throttle housing.
- Position throttle housing to inlet manifold, fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm.
- Connect multiplug to TP sensor.
- Connect air bypass hose to throttle body.
- Position air cleaner mounting bracket to fuel rail and inlet manifold, fit and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
- Secure harness clips to air cleaner mounting bracket.
- Connect throttle cable to throttle cam and locate adjusting nut to abutment bracket.
- Connect battery earth lead.
- Adjust throttle cable. See Adjustments.
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