why is it that the throttle sensor on the EA82 can be adjusted back and forth? is this so that you may rotate it within the bracket if its readings are above or below the specified resistance? and if i took it off do i have to read the resistance and adjust it or just stick it back on?

Yes, its slotted to allow adjustment for the voltage reading to the ECU. If you remove it, make sure you put it back on in the exact spot or yes, you'll have to follow the FSM to get it back within tolerances.

thanks for the reply. looks like ill be adjusting it lol. oh well adjusting it never hurts

Once you get it adjusted, you may want to mark it somehow so you can re-position it again if needed be. Kinda like marking a distributor I guess.