Throttle Position Sensor

1990 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8LSECTION Throttle Position Sensor
IDLE SPEED

Automatic Transmission 550-650 RPM
Manual Transmission 700-800 RPM

TORQUE VALUES

Air Bypass Valve to Throttle Body 87 lb. in. (10 N-m)
Air Supply Tube Clamps 19 lb. in. (2.2 N-m)
Fuel Pressure Regulator to Fuel Rail Assembly 4 lb. in. (4 N-m)
Fuel Rail Assembly to Intake Manifold 87 lb. in. (10 N-m)
Intake Elbow Bolts 6-9 lb-ft (8-13 Nm)
Intercooler Outlet Tube to Bracket Bolt 30-40 lb-ft (40-55 N-m)
Intercooler Outlet Tube Bracket (to cylinder block) Stud 17-88 lb-in (2-10 N-m)
Intercooler Outlet Tube Bracket (to cylinder block) Bolt 52-70 lb-ft (70-95 N-m)
Intercooler Outlet Tube Bracket (to cylinder block) Nut 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Intercooler Retaining (to radiator airboot) Screw and Washer Assy. 3-5 lb-ft (4-6 N-m)
Intercooler Tube Retaining Nuts 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Lower Intake Manifold to Head 23 lb. ft. (32 N-m)
Throttle Body Assembly Retaining Nuts 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Throttle Body to Upper Intake Manifold 19 lb. ft. (25 N-m)
Throttle Cable Bracket to Manifold 13 lb. ft. (17 N-m)
Throttle Position Sensor to Throttle Body 14 lb. in. (1.5 N-m)
Supercharger Retaining Bolts - 8mm 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Supercharger Retaining Bolts - 12mm 52-70 lb-ft (70-95 N-m)
Supercharger Outlet Adapter Bolts/Stud 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m)
Supercharger Adapter Collar Nut 148 lb-ft (200 N-m)
Upper Intake Manifold to Lower Intake Manifold Bolts 24 lb. ft. (32 N-m)
Worm Gear Clamp 15-25 lb. in. (1.7-2.8 N-m)

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.