Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHCSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove throttle body.
2. Remove two Throttle Position (TP) sensor retaining screws from throttle body.
3. Remove TP sensor.
4. To install throttle position sensor, reverse removal procedure. Tighten retaining screws to 2.4-3.8 Nm (21-33 lb in). Cycle throttle lever to Wide Open Throttle (WOT). It should return without interference.
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