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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1998LESABRE V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR REMOVAL
1998 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Removal
1998 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the fuel injection sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Remove the manifold vacuum lines from the throttle body.
3. Remove the Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve electrical connector from the IAC valve.
MAF Sensor Electrical Connector:
4. Remove the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector from the MAF sensor.
5. Remove the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector from the TP sensor.
TP Sensor Screws:
6. Remove the two TP sensor attaching screws from the throttle body.
7. Remove the TP sensor from the throttle body.
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.