Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Removal: 2.4L

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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.

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

Fig 1: IAT SENSOR LOCATION-2.4L

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - RELEASE TAB

2 - IAT SENSOR

3 - PRESS HERE FOR REMOVAL

4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

5 - REAR END OF INTAKE MANIFOLD

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

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - IAT SENSOR

2 - SENSOR O-RING

3 - RELEASE TAB