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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1996 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 Throttle Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 16239 Size: SH
  1. Remove the TP sensor electrical connector.
  2. Remove the two TP sensor attaching screws.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 16239 Size: SH
  1. With the throttle valve in the normal closed idle position, install the TP sensor on the throttle body assembly, making sure the TP sensor pickup lever is located ABOVE the tang on the throttle actuator lever.
  2. Install the two TP sensor attaching screws, using a thread-locking compound on the screws. Loctite® 262, GM Part No. 1052624, or equivalent should be used.
  3. Install the TP sensor electrical connector.