Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Accelerator linkage, servicing







NOTE: Components marked with * are checked via On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC memory.


1 Mounting bracket
2 Connector
- Black, 6-pin
3 10 Nm
4 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- and Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position - G185-*
- Not adjustable.
- Throttle Position (TP) sensor communicates the driver's intentions to the control module for Diesel-Direct fuel injection system
- To remove sensor, remove cover in footwell
5 Bracket
- for footwell cover
- for model year 2002 >
- clipped in at Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
6 Bracket
- for footwell cover
- for model year > 2001
- clipped in at Throttle Position (TP) Sensor