Throttle Position Sensor (Potentiometer), Replace

1985 Renault 18I/Sportwagon L4-2165cc 2.2LSECTION Throttle Position Sensor (Potentiometer), Replace

Fig. 6 Load potentiometer installation:





1. Remove air cleaner, as needed, and disconnect electrical connector between potentiometer and computer.
2. Remove 2 retaining screws and the potentiometer, Fig. 6
3. Reverse procedure to install and adjust potentiometer as outlined in ``Checks And Adjustments.''



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