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2006 Ford Mustang 4.0L V6 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Replacement

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This guide will explain how to replace a failing throttle position sensor or TPS in a 2006 Ford Mustang with the 4.0L V6 motor. You may need to complete this repair if you have a rough idle or if the car is hesitating while accelerating. Your car may also display a check engine light. You can have an auto parts store or mechanic read the check engine code to confirm that this is in fact the issue you are having.

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    • Pull the release lever for the hood.

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    • Slide the latch under the center of the hood to the left and then open the hood.

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    • Disconnect the positive battery terminal by loosening the 10 mm nut and pulling the wire of the red battery terminal.

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    • Remove the connector attached to the TPS by sliding back the red clip and pulling.

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    • Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the two bolts holding in the sensor.

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    • Remove the old TPS.

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    • Install the new TPS and put the two T20 Torx bolts back in.

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    • Connect the connector to the new TPS and make sure the red clip is pushed forward.

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    • Reconnect the positive battery terminal, by tightening the 10 mm nut and putting the red cover back over it.

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    • Close the hood and make sure it is closed securely.

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    • Start the car and make sure that it is running normally.

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