How to remove TPS screws?
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TPS... Throttle position sensor???
Get a Philips Screwdriver and Place it on the screw and tap lightly with a hammer.
If you cannot get them out, I suggest taking the TB off, and then getting the TPS off from a more convenient working position.
Most people do not think of this.
Most people do not think of this.
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Man, they suck!!! It's recommended to use one of those "impact screwdrivers". Ford uses thread sealer from the factory on them.
I learned the hard way. I stripped the screws, even with the perfect size screwdriver. I then tried grinding the plastic around the screw head, but there's a metal sleeve inside that keeps tension on the screw head, so it made no difference.
I said the hell with it and just bought a new TPS sensor from the parts store.
Homer
I learned the hard way. I stripped the screws, even with the perfect size screwdriver. I then tried grinding the plastic around the screw head, but there's a metal sleeve inside that keeps tension on the screw head, so it made no difference.
I said the hell with it and just bought a new TPS sensor from the parts store.
Homer
oh. cool.
Did you get a new throttle body or something? Why did you take it off anyways?
You know, you can buy the screws from BBK for around 200 bucks, and the screws come with a twin 65MM throttle body for no extra charge!
Homer
Did you get a new throttle body or something? Why did you take it off anyways?
You know, you can buy the screws from BBK for around 200 bucks, and the screws come with a twin 65MM throttle body for no extra charge!
Homer
I took it off the car and brought it to a Ford dealership. They took it off for free.
Just a suggestion for when you do get the screws out...
When I replaced my TPS I opted to not reuse the screws and instead went with a nice pair of allen head bolts. They have much more contact area and it makes removal and installation a breeze.
When I replaced my TPS I opted to not reuse the screws and instead went with a nice pair of allen head bolts. They have much more contact area and it makes removal and installation a breeze.
good tip
Oh, if you already have a new one, then get some pliers, grab the srtipped screws sideways and rotate them off.
This is whay I did with mine the last time.
..yeah, and get some regular socket type screws in their place.
This is whay I did with mine the last time.
..yeah, and get some regular socket type screws in their place.
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