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

REMOVAL

The normally aspirated 3.2L engine has the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor located inside the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. The IAT Sensor can not be serviced separately. The IAT Sensor and the MAF Sensor must be replaced as an assembly.

REMOVAL - SRT

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




2. Remove the engine cover (1). Grasp both corners of the engine cover, and pull up firmly.




3. Remove the upper air cleaner housing.




4. Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor (1) harness connector.
5. Remove the intake air temperature sensor (1).

INSTALLATION

The normally aspirated 3.2L engine has the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor located inside the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. The IAT Sensor can not be serviced separately. The IAT Sensor and the MAF Sensor must be replaced as an assembly.

INSTALLATION - SRT

1. Install the intake air temperature sensor (1).




2. Connect the intake air temperature sensor harness connector.




3. Install the upper air cleaner housing.
4. Install the engine cover. Align the engine cover retaining clips to the rubber mounts, and push down firmly to connect engine cover to rubber mounts.

NOTE: To ease the installation of the engine cover, apply a small amount of lubricant to the engine cover rubber mounts.

5. Connect the negative battery cable.