Throttle position (tp) sensor

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

Service repair no - 18.30.17

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.

2. Disconnect multiplug from TP sensor.
3. Remove and discard 2 TX20 Torx screws and wave washers securing TP sensor to throttle housing.
4. Remove TP sensor specification plate.
5. Pull TP sensor from throttle spindle.

CAUTION: Do not twist or apply leverage to TP sensor.

Refit

1. Clean mating faces of throttle housing and TP sensor.
2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Fit TP sensor specification plate.
5. Fit new Torx screws and wave washers, and tighten to 1.5 Nm.

CAUTION: Do not exceed specified torque figure.

6. Connect multiplug to TP sensor.
7. Operate throttle cable cam 2 or 3 times and ensure that full travel to the throttle open and the throttle closed positions is available.
8. Connect battery earth lead.