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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1993VILLAGER V6-181 3.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1993 Mercury Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1993 Mercury Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove the TP sensor electrical connector from the EGRC bracket.
4. Disconnect the idle switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the TP sensor screws, and then the TP sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the TP sensor on the throttle body and loosely install the TP sensor screws.
2. Adjust the TP sensor. Adjustments
3. Tighten the TP sensor screws to 2.0-2.4 Nm (17-21 in lb).
4. Connect the idle switch electrical connector.
5. Install the TP sensor electrical connector on the EGRC bracket.
6. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
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:
- • 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.