Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Removal / Installation - 2.3L

2006 Mazda B4000 Base, AutomaticSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Removal / Installation - 2.3L
Fig 1: Removing /Installing Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
    Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield
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  2. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
  3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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  4. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts And TP Sensor
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  5. Remove the bolts and the TP sensor.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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