Sensor, Air Temperature, Intake: Removal: 5.7L

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Fig 1: IAT Sensor - 5.7L

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1 - FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM

2 - IAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor (2) is installed into the front of the intake manifold air box plenum. Refer to Fig 1.

Disconnect electrical connector (2) from IAT sensor. Refer to Fig 1.

Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.

Fig 2: IAT Sensor Tab/O-Ring

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1 - IAT SENSOR

2 - SENSOR O-RING

3 - RELEASE TAB

Fig 3: Identifying IAT Sensor - 5.7L

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1 - FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM

2 - IAT SENSOR

3 - RELEASE TAB

Gently lift on small plastic release tab (3) and rotate sensor about 1/4 turn counterclockwise for removal. Refer to Fig 3.
Check condition of sensor O-ring.