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





Inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the IATS connector.
3. Measure resistance between the IATS terminals 4 and 5.
4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Specification:Refer to Specification Section.

Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor connector (A) and remove the installation bolt (B).




3. Remove the intake air hose (A) and the resonator (B).

4. Remove the installation clamp (C), and then remove the sensor from the air cleaner assembly.






Installation

CAUTION:
- Install the component with the specified torques.
- Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. In this case, use it after inspecting.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the sensing element and the honey cell.

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Intake air temperature sensor installation bolt:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)