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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999ASTRO VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1999 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Disconnect the TP sensor harness connector.
4. Remove the mounting bolts from the TP sensor.
NOTE: The TP sensor is an electrical component. Do not soak the TP sensor in any liquid cleaner or solvent as damage may result.
5. Remove the TP sensor and gasket from the throttle body assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. With the throttle valve closed install the TP sensor on the throttle shaft.
Rotate the TP sensor counterclockwise in order to align the mounting holes.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the TP sensor mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (17 lb in).
3. Connect the TP sensor harness connector.
4. Install the engine cover.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Disconnect the TP sensor harness connector.
4. Remove the mounting bolts from the TP sensor.
NOTE: The TP sensor is an electrical component. Do not soak the TP sensor in any liquid cleaner or solvent as damage may result.
5. Remove the TP sensor and gasket from the throttle body assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. With the throttle valve closed install the TP sensor on the throttle shaft.
Rotate the TP sensor counterclockwise in order to align the mounting holes.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the TP sensor mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (17 lb in).
3. Connect the TP sensor harness connector.
4. Install the engine cover.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
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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.