Throttle position (tp) sensor - KV6

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR - KV6

Service repair no - 18.30.17

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove air cleaner. See this section.
3. Remove engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Repairs.

4. Release clip securing intake hose to throttle housing and move hose aside.
5. Disconnect engine harness multiplugs from bracket on throttle housing.
6. Disconnect 2 vacuum hoses from throttle housing.
7. Remove 5 bolts securing throttle housing to manifold chamber.
8. Release throttle housing from manifold chamber and disconnect multiplug from throttle position sensor.
9. Remove 2 screws and remove throttle position sensor.
10. Remove throttle housing gasket.

Refit

1. Clean mating faces of throttle housing and throttle position sensor.
2. Fit throttle position sensor. Ensure that during fitting the machined flat on the throttle spindle is aligned with the mating portion of the throttle position sensor.

CAUTION: The throttle position sensor can easily be damaged during fitting. When pressing the sensor onto throttle spindle use fingers only.

3. Rotate throttle position sensor anti- clockwise direction to align fixing holes.

CAUTION: Do not rotate sensor in a clockwise direction. Ensure sensor is not rotated beyond its internal stops.

4. Fit and tighten sensor securing screws.
5. Connect throttle position sensor multiplug.
6. Fit throttle housing gasket.
7. Position throttle housing and tighten bolts to 10 Nm.
8. Connect vacuum hoses to throttle housing.
9. Connect engine harness multiplugs to bracket on throttle housing.
10. Position intake hose to throttle housing and secure clip.
11. Fit air cleaner. See this section.
12. Fit engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Repairs.
13. Connect battery earth lead.