REMOVAL
The TPS is located on the throttle body.
(1) Remove air duct and air resonator box at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect TPS electrical connector (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove two TPS mounting bolts (screws) (Fig.
23).
Fig. 22 Installation-3.9/5.2/5.9L Engines-Typical
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
3 - THROTTLE SHAFT
4 - SOCKET LOCATING TANGS
Fig. 23 TPS Mounting Bolts-4.7L V-8 Engine
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - TPS
3 - IAC MOTOR
4 - IAT SENSOR
5 - MOUNTING SCREWS
(4) Remove TPS from throttle body.
INSTALLATION
The throttle shaft end of throttle body slides into a socket in TPS (Fig. 24). The TPS must be installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees. If sensor will not rotate, install sensor with throttle shaft on other side of socket tangs. The TPS will be under slight tension when rotated.
Fig. 24 TPS Installation-4.7L V-8 Engine
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - LOCATING TANGS
3 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
4 - SOCKET
5 - THROTTLE SHAFT
(1) Install TPS and two retaining bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts to 7 N*m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Manually operate throttle control lever by hand to check for any binding of TPS.
(4) Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
(5) Install air duct/air box to throttle body.