Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

1995 Mazda MX-3 L4-1598cc 1.6L DOHCSECTION Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
2. Remove the attaching screws.
3. Remove the throttle position sensor.


View: Throttle Position Sensor To Throttle Body Orientation:





INSTALLATION
1. Verify that the throttle valve is fully closed.
2. Open the throttle valve slightly and catch the tang of the throttle body on the throttle position sensor plastic tabs. Align tang A on throttle body with tab A on throttle position sensor.

NOTE: tangs on the throttle body mate with the tab on the throttle position sensor on the side of the tab without a slot.

3. Position the throttle position sensor on the throttle body so that the mounting holes align.
4. Install and hand tighten the attaching screws.
5. Release the throttle.
6. Adjust the throttle position sensor output voltage and closed throttle position switch.
7. Tighten screws to 1.6 - 2.3 Nm (14 - 20 in.lb.)

RENDER: 1.0x

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