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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996LUMINA APV V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-3.4L VIN E
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air inlet tube.
2. Remove the TP sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove the two TP sensor attaching screws.
4. Remove the TP sensor.
Installation Procedure
1. With the throttle valve in the normal closed idle position, install the TP sensor on the throttle body assembly, making sure the TP sensor pickup lever is located ABOVE the tang on the throttle actuator lever.
2. Install the two TP sensor attaching screws, using a thread-locking compound on the screws. Loctite� 262, GM Part No. 1052624, or equivalent should be used.
3. Install the TP sensor electrical connector. Tighten the TP sensor attaching screws to 2.0 Nm (18 lb. in.).
4. Install the air inlet tube.
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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.