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Sending Units/Sensors

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
Accelerator Pedal Position Sender 2 At accelerator pedal. See Figure.
Angle Sensor 1 (Throttle Drive 1) (6.0L) (11) On cylinder bank No. 1 throttle body. See Figure.
Angle Sensor 1 (Throttle Drive 2) (6.0L) (3) On cylinder bank No. 2 throttle body. See Figure.
Angle Sensor 2 (Throttle Drive 1) (6.0L) (11) On cylinder bank No. 1 throttle body. See Figure.
Angle Sensor 2 (Throttle Drive 2) (6.0L) (3) On cylinder bank No. 2 throttle body. See Figure.
Body Acceleration Sensor (Left Front) On left front strut tower. See Figure.
Body Acceleration Sensor (Rear) Behind right rear wheelwell liner. See Figure.
Body Acceleration Sensor (Right Front) On right front strut tower. See Figure.
Brake Booster Sender 1 On ABS-hydraulic control unit. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 (4.2L) (13) Top of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 (5.2L) (11) Left side of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 (6.0L) (7) Rear of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 3 (4.2L) (19) Right side of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 3 (5.2L) (17) Right side of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 3 (6.0L) (6) Rear of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (4.2L) (14) Top of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 4 (4.2L) (8) Rear of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 4 (5.2L) (8) Left side of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 4 (6.0L) (10) Rear of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (5.2L) (13) Top of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (6.0L) (8) Rear of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Center Air Outlet Sensor (Left) (3) In left instrument panel vent. See Figure.
Center Air Outlet Sensor (Right) (10) In right instrument panel vent. See Figure.
Center Outlet Temperature Sensor (6) Behind left center of dash. See Figure.
Center Vent Motor Position Sensor (Left) (4) Integral to left center vent motor. See Figure.
Center Vent Motor Position Sensor (Right) (9) Integral to right center vent motor. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (4.2L) (4) Rear of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (5.2L) (2) Rear of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (4.2L) Left rear of engine.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (5.2L) Left rear of engine. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (6.0L) (9) Left rear of engine. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Crash Sensor (Driver's Side) Left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Crash Sensor (Passenger's Side) Right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Front Seat Temperature Sensor (Left) (22) Under driver's seat. See Figure.
Front Seat Temperature Sensor (Right) (17) Under front passenger's seat. See Figure.
Fuel Gauge Sender Inside left side of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Level Sensor No. 2 Inside right side of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Pressure Sensor (4.2L) (11) Top front of engine. See Figure.
Fuel Pressure Sensor (5.2L) (15) Top front of engine. See Figure.
Fuel Supply Sensor 3 Inside left side of fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Supply Sensor 4 Inside right side of fuel tank. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 W/Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Heater (2) Upstream of exhaust catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 W/Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 4 Heater (1) Upstream of exhaust catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 (4.2L) (1) Upstream of left 3-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 (6.0L) (2.1) Upstream of exhaust bank No. 2 catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 (5.2L) (1) Downstream of 3-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 (6.0L) (3.1) Upstream of exhaust bank No. 3 catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (4.2L) (2) Upstream of right 3-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 (6.0L) (4.1) Upstream of exhaust bank No. 4 catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (5.2L) (4) Downstream of 3-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (6.0L) (1.1) Upstream of exhaust bank No. 1 catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Steering Wheel Sensor In steering wheel.
Humidity Sensor (5) In interior rearview mirror mount. See Figure.
Instrument Panel Interior Temperature Sensor (15) Front of center console. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (Bank 1) (6.0L) (12) Left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2 (Bank 2) (6.0L) (1) Right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (4.2L) (5) Rear of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor 2 (4.2L) (6) Front of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor 2 (5.2L) (5) Front of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor (4.2L) (3) Front of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor (5.2L) (1) Front of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 1 (4.2L) (13) Inner side of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 1 (5.2L) (12) Inner side of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 1 (6.0L) Right front of engine crankcase.
Knock Sensor No. 2 (4.2L) (10) Inner side of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 2 (5.2L) (11) Inner side of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 2 (6.0L) Right side of engine crankcase.
Knock Sensor No. 3 (4.2L) (14) Inner side of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 3 (5.2L) (13) Inner side of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 3 (6.0L) Left side of engine crankcase.
Knock Sensor No. 4 (4.2L) (15) Inner side of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 4 (5.2L) (14) Inner side of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 4 (6.0L) Left side of engine crankcase.
Level Control Pressure Sensor Behind left wheelwell liner at "A" pillar. See Figure.
Level Control System Sensor (Left Front) At left side of front axle. See Figure.
Level Control System Sensor (Left Rear) At left side of rear axle. See Figure.
Level Control System Sensor (Right Front) At right side of front axle. See Figure.
Level Control System Sensor (Right Rear) At right side of rear axle. See Figure.
Light Recognition Sensor Top center of windshield. See Figure.
Low Fuel Pressure Sensor (4.2L) (2) Top of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
Low Fuel Pressure Sensor (5.2L) (1) Top rear of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (Bank 1) (6.0L) (12) Left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (5.2L) (19) Right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor 2 (Bank 2) (6.0L) (1) Right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor 2 (5.2L) (7) Left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (4.2L) (5) Rear of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Oil Level Thermal Sensor Bottom of engine oil pan. See Figure.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor Behind right side of front bumper. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 (4.2L) (2) Downstream of left 3-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 (5.2L) (3) Downstream of 3-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 3 (5.2L) Downstream of 3-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) (4.2L) (1) Downstream of right 3-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 4 (5.2L) (2) Downstream of 3-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) (5.2L) Downstream of 3-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) (6.0L) (1.2) Downstream of exhaust bank No. 1 catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) (6.0L) (2.2) Downstream of exhaust bank No. 2 catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) (6.0L) (3.2) Downstream of exhaust bank No. 3 catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) (6.0L) (4.2) Downstream of exhaust bank No. 4 catalytic converter. See Figure.
Rear Center Console Temperature Sensor (Left/Right) (24, 25) Under rear of center console. See Figure.
Rear Parking Sensor (4) Behind rear bumper. See Figure.
Rear Parking Sensor (4) In rear bumper. See Figure.
Rear Warm/Cold Flap Outlet Motor Position Sensor (Left) (23) Integral to left rear warm/cold flap outlet motor. See Figure.
Rear Warm/Cold Flap Outlet Motor Position Sensor (Right) (18) Integral to right rear warm/cold flap outlet motor. See Figure.
Rotation Rate Sender On front tunnel, under extension of center console. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Driver's Side) At left "B" pillar. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Left Rear) At bottom of left "C" pillar. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Passenger's Side) At right "B" pillar. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Right Rear) At bottom of right "C" pillar. See Figure.
Steering Angle Sensor Behind steering wheel. See Figure.
Steering Column Axial Adjustment Sensor On steering column. See Figure.
Steering Column Vertical Adjustment Sensor On steering column. See Figure.
Sunlight Photo Sensor (8) Under top center of dash. See Figure.
Throttle Position Sensor On accelerator pedal. See Figure.
Tire Pressure Sensor (4) In respective wheel rims. See Figure.