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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY OUTBACK SPORT AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Sport AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Sport AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Disconnect connector from throttle position sensor.
3) Remove throttle position sensor holding screws, and remove it.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 2.2 ± 0.2 Nm (0.22 ± 0.02 kg-m, 1.6 ± 0.1 ft. lb)
CAUTION: When installing throttle position sensor, adjust to the specified data. Please refer to Adjustments.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Disconnect connector from throttle position sensor.
3) Remove throttle position sensor holding screws, and remove it.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 2.2 ± 0.2 Nm (0.22 ± 0.02 kg-m, 1.6 ± 0.1 ft. lb)
CAUTION: When installing throttle position sensor, adjust to the specified data. Please refer to Adjustments.
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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.