Safety Warning
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2000 Chrysler Neon (CANADA) L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the clamp for the air duct at the throttle body.
3. Remove the mounting bolt and nut for the air cleaner box.
4. Pull the air cleaner box and throttle body up to access the throttle position sensor.
5. Remove the throttle position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the throttle position
2. Locate the air cleaner box and throttle body and tighten the mounting bolt and nut.
3. Install the air duet hose and tighten the clamp.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the clamp for the air duct at the throttle body.
3. Remove the mounting bolt and nut for the air cleaner box.
4. Pull the air cleaner box and throttle body up to access the throttle position sensor.
5. Remove the throttle position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the throttle position
2. Locate the air cleaner box and throttle body and tighten the mounting bolt and nut.
3. Install the air duet hose and tighten the clamp.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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