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SilviaSR20DET · 07-05-2009, 08:56 PM

Im adjusting my tps sensor to read correctly in nistune and is the problem thats causing me to run rich while decelerating. Any idea on how i can access the bottom bolt of the tps sensor cause there is absolutely no room for any tool i have to loosen it. The only way that i know of is to remove the throttle body completely and than loosening it that way but then i would have to get a new gasket which i dont want to.

burnsauto · 07-05-2009, 09:18 PM

90% of the time you can reuse that gasket. they usually stick to the intake manifold.

KoukiMonsta · 07-05-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by burnsauto

90% of the time you can reuse that gasket. they usually stick to the intake manifold.

i agree

what motor? whats going on that you cant get to it?info..

Teknolust72 · 07-06-2009, 03:55 PM

I also couldnt figure it out what tool to use for my KA TPS, so I just removed the whole throttle body assembly since I didnt want to risk stripping the screw. I'm thinking of using a small hex cap bolt to replace that stupid screw. Hopefully I should be able to use a ratcheting wrench from now on.

and Burnsauto is right, that gasket is reusable most of the time. But even if you do ruin that gasket, I think its like $4 for a replacement

surreybc · 07-07-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SilviaSR20DET

Im adjusting my tps sensor to read correctly in nistune and is the problem thats causing me to run rich while decelerating. Any idea on how i can access the bottom bolt of the tps sensor cause there is absolutely no room for any tool i have to loosen it. The only way that i know of is to remove the throttle body completely and than loosening it that way but then i would have to get a new gasket which i dont want to.

i used a ordinary 7mm open end wrench on my ka24de. there are miniture crescent wrenches that might work if room is an issue.

SilviaSR20DET · 07-07-2009, 02:16 AM

I actually found a tool that can do the job. Its called a offset screw driver costs like 2 bucks at home depot so it should do the job than if not im gonna go ahead and remove the throttle body.

cotbu · 07-07-2009, 02:48 AM

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i used a ordinary 7mm open end wrench on my ka24de.

^Best answer^ stock size is 7mm and a wrench works best, even on sr's.

SilviaSR20DET · 07-07-2009, 10:00 PM

wait to loosen the bolt? how the heck did you do that? if that is indeed a tool that can be used i just went throught the hassle to remove the throttlebody... great..

07-05-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	How do you loosen bolts off the tps sensor? Im adjusting my tps sensor to read correctly in nistune and is the problem thats causing me to run rich while decelerating. Any idea on how i can access the bottom bolt of the tps sensor cause there is absolutely no room for any tool i have to loosen it. The only way that i know of is to remove the throttle body completely and than loosening it that way but then i would have to get a new gasket which i dont want to.

07-05-2009, 09:18 PM	#2
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	90% of the time you can reuse that gasket. they usually stick to the intake manifold. __________________

07-06-2009, 03:55 PM	#4
Teknolust72 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,748 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	I also couldnt figure it out what tool to use for my KA TPS, so I just removed the whole throttle body assembly since I didnt want to risk stripping the screw. I'm thinking of using a small hex cap bolt to replace that stupid screw. Hopefully I should be able to use a ratcheting wrench from now on. and Burnsauto is right, that gasket is reusable most of the time. But even if you do ruin that gasket, I think its like $4 for a replacement __________________

07-07-2009, 02:16 AM	#6
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I actually found a tool that can do the job. Its called a offset screw driver costs like 2 bucks at home depot so it should do the job than if not im gonna go ahead and remove the throttle body.

07-07-2009, 10:00 PM	#8
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	wait to loosen the bolt? how the heck did you do that? if that is indeed a tool that can be used i just went throught the hassle to remove the throttlebody... great..