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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN1996CONTINENTAL V8-4.6L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHC
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.
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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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.