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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999ESCORT ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1999 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring from the Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
4. Remove the throttle position sensor.
^ Remove the screws.
^ Remove the throttle position sensor.
INSTALLATION
2. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
CAUTION: Slide the rotary tangs of the TP sensor, rotated one-quarter turn Clockwise away from their final installed position, into place over the throttle shaft blade, and then rotate the TP sensor counterclockwise only to the installed position. Failure to install the TP sensor in this manner may result in excessive idle speeds.
NOTE: The throttle position sensor is not adjustable.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring from the Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
4. Remove the throttle position sensor.
^ Remove the screws.
^ Remove the throttle position sensor.
INSTALLATION
2. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
CAUTION: Slide the rotary tangs of the TP sensor, rotated one-quarter turn Clockwise away from their final installed position, into place over the throttle shaft blade, and then rotate the TP sensor counterclockwise only to the installed position. Failure to install the TP sensor in this manner may result in excessive idle speeds.
NOTE: The throttle position sensor is not adjustable.
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.