Throttle Position Sensor: Installation

The TPS is attached to the throttle body. See Figure.

The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides into a socket in the TPS. See Fig 1. When indexed correctly, the TPS can rotate a few degrees to line up the mounting screw holes with the screw holes in the throttle body. If the sensor will not rotate into place, install the sensor with the throttle shaft on the other side of the socket tangs. The TPS has slight tension when rotated to align the mounting holes.

Fig 1: Throttle Position Sensor-Installation

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TANGS

2 - THROTTLE SHAFT

3 - THROTTLE BODY

4 - TPS

Install TPS and mounting screws.
Attach electrical connector to the TPS.