Ford 6L2Z-9B989-D
Throttle Position Sensor

The first step for servicing the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor requires users to disconnect the battery ground cable followed by taking off the air cleaner outlet pipe. The procedure requires detachment of the TP sensor electrical connector. Before using a suitable high-speed driver to remove TP sensor screws the user must loosen them 1-2 full turns using a hand tool to prevent screw damage. The service requires removal of the two screws and TP sensor and discarding both components. The installation of new TP sensor and new screws is mandatory because replacing old parts is prohibited. Install the new TP sensor component by positioning its radial locator tab exactly on the radial locator opening of the throttle body. Position the new TP sensor before installing the two new screws which should be tightened to 3 Nm (27 lb-in). Reestablish the battery ground connection as your final step after installing the TP sensor electrical connection and reinstalling both the air cleaner outlet pipe.

A technician must start the Throttle Position (TP) sensor service by taking off the Throttle Body (TB). The TP sensor as well as plastic parts should not receive direct heat exposure because the Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) temperature exceeding 120 °C (248°F) can result in heat damage. An 1,100-watt heat gun should be used to apply heat to the ETB top for about three minutes while keeping it 25.4 mm (1 in) away from the surface to warm the top TP sensor bolt ear to 55 °C (130°F). A digital temperature laser and infrared thermometer should be used to track temperature measurements during this process. Begin by swiftly unthreading the bolt which is the most distant from the heater source followed by removing the second bolt and discarding them both. To initiate the process remove the TP sensor while discarding it. When installing the new TP sensor maintain proper alignment between the radial locator tab of the sensor and the radial locator hole present in the ETB. You should apply hand tools to install 2 new bolts before tightening them to 3 Nm (27 lb-in). After this, put the TB back into place.

Starting the service process for the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor of a 6.8L engine requires removal of the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe alongside disconnecting the TP sensor electrical connector. The exposure to direct heat needs to be avoided on the TP sensor and plastic pieces because heat damage can emerge if the Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) temperature reaches 120 °C (248°F). Heat the top of the Electronic Throttle Body using a proper gun to reach the top TP sensor bolt ear temperature of 55 °C (130°F) within a three-minute period from a 1,100-watt heat gun placed 25.4 mm (1 in) from the body. Digital temperature lasers together with infrared thermometers should be used to monitor the temperature. The installer should promptly unbolt the sensor that is located most distant from the heating source followed by the other bolt while discarding all hardware. Discard the TP sensor as a waste. To install the TP sensor first position the radial locator tab correctly with the radial locator hole on the ETB. Hand tools allow you to install the two new bolts while tightening them to a torque value of 3 Nm (27 lb-in). Connect the TP sensor electrical connector while reinstalling the ACL outlet pipe.

Service of the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor requires disconnecting the battery ground cable as the first step. The next step requires you to remove both bolts which secure the accelerator control splash shield. During the service of vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine it becomes necessary to disconnect both the engine breather hose and the idle air control (IAC) valve hose for separate handling. The service bracket for differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system on 5.4L vehicles should have its nut and bolt removed for positioning the bracket in an appropriate location. The TP sensor electrical connector needs removal before eliminating the bolts fastening the sensor to its position. The new sensor installation requires the opposite steps from removal procedure execution.

Service of the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor requires battery ground cable removal as the first step along with the air cleaner outlet pipe removal. Before proceeding start by disconnecting the electrical connector of the TP sensor. The TP sensor screws need loose rotation of 1-2 full turns using a hand tool before installing them with a suitable high-speed driver in order to protect the screws from damage. Two screws together with the TP sensor should be removed and properly discarded. You need to use fresh TP sensor together with new screws since repeated use of previous components remains forbidden. Install the TP sensor while matching its radial locator tab to the radial locator hole of the throttle body. The new TP sensor should be fitted onto position with two new screws which need to be tightened to 3 Nm (27 lb-in). Reconnect the TP sensor electrical connector prior to reinstalling the air cleaner outlet pipe and finally connecting the battery ground cable.

The first step for servicing the throttle position (TP) sensor requires disconnecting its electrical connector. The first step before applying a suitable high-speed driver is using a hand tool to loosen TP sensor screws by 1-2 full turns to prevent screw damage. Discard the TP sensor by moving the electrical connector out first and then removing its two screws. New TP sensor and screws should be utilized for installation because using old components is forbidden. You should position the radial locator tab of the sensor to match the radial locator hole found on the throttle body during sensor replacement. The new sensor needs to be positioned before being fastened by using two new screws that require a torque specification of 3 Nm (27 lb-in). Reconnect the TP sensor electrical connector as the last step.

A proper service of the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor begins with disconnecting the battery ground cable and the electrical connector of the TP sensor. When unscrewing the TP sensor screws it is essential to start by loosening them one or two full turns with a hand tool before proceeding with a suitable high-speed driver tool for full removal. The TP sensor receives disposal together with its two screws. A new TP sensor together with fresh screws must be used for installation because reuse of old parts is prohibited. The installation requires you to position the radial locator tab found on the sensor to match the radial locator hole present on the throttle body. Attach the newly positioned TP sensor with the two new screws while tightening them to 3 Nm (27 lb-in). Connection of the TP sensor electrical connector and the battery ground cable completes the installation process.

Service of the throttle position (TP) sensor starts with disconnecting the electrical connector. A hand tool should first loosen the TP sensor screws 1-2 full turns before the use of a suitable high-speed driver to prevent damaging the screws. bioswabs should absorb the discarded TP sensor together with its two screws. Installation should utilize both fresh TP sensor components and screws because replacing old equipment is forbidden. Set the radial locator tab on your new TP sensor to the radial locator hole on the throttle body before putting the sensor in place and screwing on two new screws that need to be tightened to 3 Nm (27 lb-in). Complete the process by reattaching the TP sensor electrical connector.

Using a suitable heat gun, apply heat to the top of the ETB until the top TP sensor bolt ear reaches approximately 55°C (130°F), which should take no more than 3 minutes with an 1,100-watt heat gun positioned about 25.4 mm (1 in) away from the ETB.

Loosen the screws 1-2 full turns with a hand tool before using a suitable high-speed driver to complete the removal.

Remove the bolts to position the heated PCV fitting and hoses aside.

Quickly remove the bolt farthest from the heat source first, followed by the remaining bolt, both of which should be discarded.

Tighten them to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

Align the radial locator tab on the sensor with the radial locator hole on the throttle body.

Loosen the TP sensor screws 1-2 full turns with a hand tool before using a suitable high-speed driver to complete their removal.

Secure it with two new screws, tightening them to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

Ensure that a new TP sensor and new screws are used, as reusing the old components is not permitted.

Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).