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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000C TAHOE 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to the Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE: Refer to Throttle Position Sensor Cleaning Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the generator.
3. Disconnect the position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the TP sensor attaching screws (5).
5. Remove the TP sensor (6).
6. Remove the TP sensor O-ring seal (7).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the TP sensor O-ring seal (7) on the TP sensor (6).
2. Install the TP sensor on the throttle body with the throttle valve in the closed position. Make sure the TP sensor lever lines up with the TP sensor drive lever on the throttle shaft.
NOTE: Refer to the Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the TP sensor attaching screws (5).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
4. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the generator.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to the Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE: Refer to Throttle Position Sensor Cleaning Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the generator.
3. Disconnect the position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the TP sensor attaching screws (5).
5. Remove the TP sensor (6).
6. Remove the TP sensor O-ring seal (7).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the TP sensor O-ring seal (7) on the TP sensor (6).
2. Install the TP sensor on the throttle body with the throttle valve in the closed position. Make sure the TP sensor lever lines up with the TP sensor drive lever on the throttle shaft.
NOTE: Refer to the Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the TP sensor attaching screws (5).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
4. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the generator.
6. 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.