Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Removal: 2.4L

The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor is installed into the intake manifold plenum at the rear end of the intake manifold. See Fig 1.

1. Disconnect electrical connector from IAT sensor.
2. Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.
3. Gently lift on small plastic release tab and rotate sensor about 1/4 turn counter-clockwise for removal. See Fig 1 or Fig 2.
4. Check condition of sensor o-ring. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: IAT Sensor Location-2.4L

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Fig 2: IAT Sensor Tab/O-Ring - 3.7L/4.7L/5.7L

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