Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig.32 IAT Sensor:

The IAT sensor is located in the left/rear side of the intake manifold.
The IAT sensor is located in the left/rear side of the intake manifold.
1. Disconnect electrical connector from IAT sensor.

Fig.33 Intake Manifold Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Location:

2. Remove IAT sensor from intake manifold.
3. Discard sensor O-ring.

INSTALLATION
The IAT sensor is located in the left/rear side of the intake manifold.
1. Clean sensor mounting hole of rust or contaminants.
2. Install new O-ring to sensor. Apply clean engine oil to sensor O-ring and sensor threads.
3. Install IAT sensor into intake manifold. Tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Connect sensor electrical connector.