Throttle Position (Tp) Sensor - Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 518 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
HONDAMATIC

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

Improper
installation can
cause damage to
the TP sensor.
Install the TP sensor by aligning the tabs of the sen-
Improper
sor with the flat of the shaft as shown.
installation can
cause damage to
the TP sensor.
24-40
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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
· Do not loosen the throttle position sensor attach-
ing shear bolts unless the throttle position sen-
sor requires replacement. It may cause the
sensor to move out of position. For sensor
replacement, see page 24-40.
Remove the fuel tank cover (page 2-6).
Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
Remove the two sensor bracket screws, and TP sen-
sor and bracket as an assembly.
Install a new O-ring onto the carburetor body.
Install a new TP sensor assembly by aligning the
tabs of the sensor with the flat of the shaft as
shown.
Install the screws and tighten them.
Connect the sensor 3P connector.
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of
removal.
REPLACEMENT
Remove the fuel tank cover (page 2-6).
Remove the two sensor shear bolts and TP sensor.
Install a new O-ring onto the sensor bracket groove.
Loosely install the new shear bolts.
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TP SENSOR/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
O-RING
Align
TP SENSOR
O-RING
Align
BRACKET SCREWS
SHEAR BOLTS
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