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



Intake Air Temperature (IAT) 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. Position the supercharger pressure relief actuator aside for access.
^ Remove the bolt.





6. Remove the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Remove the 2 Torx screws.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





Installation
1. Install the IAT sensor.
^ Clean the components.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.
^ Tighten the Torx screws to 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.).
^ Connect the electrical connector.

2. Secure the supercharger pressure relief actuator.
^ Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

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.