Throttle Position Sensor Screw Removal (89-14-7)

Publication date: 1989-07-01
Reference number: 89-14-7

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SCREW REMOVAL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 89-14-7, Date of Issue: July, 1989

APPLICATION

1983-89 Ford Motor Co. Vehicles with Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

SUBJECT

TPS Screws Difficult To Remove

REFERENCE

Ford Motor Co., Technical Service Bulletin, No. 89-14-7, July, 1989

SERVICE INFORMATION

Most 1983-89 Ford Motor Co. vehicles with a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may have TPS mounting screws that are difficult to remove with an ordinary Phillips screwdriver. Ford Motor Co. TPS mounting screws have a "Pozidrive" head that appears like a Phillips screw head. The use of a Phillips head screwdriver to remove a "Pozidrive" screw may cause a rounded or damaged screw head.

Beginning with model year 1988, an adhesive thread sealant was used on the TPS screws. This adhesive requires additional effort to loosen and remove the screw.

To prevent damaged screw heads when servicing the TPS mounting screws, always use a No. 2 "Pozidrive" screwdriver.