Fuel Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

Fuel Temperature Sensor

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air intake resonator.
3. Position the wiring harness aside.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.







CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

4. Remove the throttle body intake.
^ Disconnect the breather line.
^ Release the clip.
^ Release the bushing.







5. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.

WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to components, use an additional wrench when loosening or tightening unions.

6. Remove the fuel temperature sensor.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.







Installation
1. Install the fuel temperature sensor.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Apply sealant to the sensor thread.
^ Tighten the sensor to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.).
^ Connect the electrical connector.

2. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
3. Install the throttle body intake.
^ Align the bushing.
^ Secure the clip.
^ Connect the breather line.

4. Attach the wiring harness.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the air intake resonator.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.