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2005 Buell Firebolt: Fuel System 4-105
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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 4.37
REMOVAL
1. Remove airbox. See 4.45 AIRBOX .
2. See Figure 4-80. Disconnect throttle position sensor con-
nector [88].
3. See Figure 4-81. Remove two screws and washers to
detach TP sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 4-81. Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 222
(purple) to threads of fasteners.
2. Install fastener into lower mounting hole of sensor prior
to installation.
3. Attach TP sensor with both fasteners and washers.
Tighten to 12-14
in-lbs (1.4-1.6 Nm).
4. See Figure 4-82. Attach throttle position sensor connec-
tor [88]. Slots on female connector [88B] must fully
engage tabs on male connector housing [88A].
NOTE
● Throttle position sensor can only be calibrated using
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN (Part No. HD-44750).
● See Figure 4-80. For the XB12R, the throttle position
sensor is located on the opposite side of the throttle body
assembly as on the XB9R.
5. Calibrate throttle position sensor.
Figure 4-80. Throttle Position Sensor Location
Figure 4-81. Throttle Position Sensor
Figure 4-82. Tabs on TP Sensor Connector [88A]
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