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

Map/Intake Air Temperature Sensor:

Fig. 98 MAP/IAT Sensor-DOHC:

NOTE: The MAP/IAT sensor attaches to the intake manifold plenum (Fig. 98).

Fig. 97 Air Inlet Duct-DOHC:

REMOVAL
1. Remove air inlet duct wing nut and duct from intake manifold (Fig. 97).
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the MAP/IAT sensor.
3. Remove sensor mounting screws.
4. Remove sensor.


INSTALLATION
1. Insert sensor into intake manifold while making sure not to damage 0-ring seals.
2. Tighten mounting screws to 2 Nm (20 in lb) torque for a plastic manifold and 3 Nm (30 in lb) for a aluminum manifold.
3. Attach electrical connector to sensor
4. Install air inlet duct wing nut and duct from intake manifold, insure that the duct does not interfer with ignition cables.