Section 03-14: Engine Controls, Electronic
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Series and Bronco Vehicles Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

Removal

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable.

  1. On 5.0L and 5.8L engines, remove throttle body. Refer to Section 03-04B. On all other engines, go to Step 3.

  1. Disconnect throttle position sensor (TP sensor) (9B989) from wiring harness.





  1. If reusing TP sensor, scribe alignment marks to position when reinstalling.

  1. Remove two retaining screws.

  1. Remove throttle position sensor.

Installation

  1.  CAUTION: Slide rotary tangs into position over throttle shaft blade, then rotate throttle position sensor CLOCKWISE ONLY to installed position. Failure to install the throttle position sensor in this manner may result in excessive idle speeds on 5.0L and 5.8L.

    On a 5.0L and 5.8L engine, position the throttle position sensor so that the pigtail points toward the idle air control valve (IAC valve) (9F715).

  1. NOTE: When throttle position sensor is installed on the throttle body (9E926), the connector will point toward the throttle body inlet on 4.9L and 7.5L only.

    Secure throttle position sensor to throttle body with two retaining screws. Tighten to 2-3 Nm (18-27 lb-in) on 4.9L engines. On 5.0/5.8L, tighten to 1.2-1.8 Nm (11-16 lb-in).

  1. On 5.0L and 5.8L engines, install throttle body. Refer to Section 03-04B. On all other engines, proceed to Step 4.

  1. Connect electrical connector to harness.

  1. Reconnect battery negative cable.