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

Intake Air Temperature Sensor:

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.

3. Remove IAT sensor from intake manifold.

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse removal procedure.

2. Tighten IAT sensor to 14-19 Nm (10-14 ft lb).

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the adaptive strategy.