Intake Air Temperature Sensor Installed - Buell XB9R 2003 Service Manual

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INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
GENERAL
The intake air temperature sensor (IAT Sensor), located on
the airbox baseplate, measures the air temperature allowing
the ECM to calculate the density of the air entering the mani-
fold. The IAT is a thermistor type sensor.
REMOVAL
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WARNING WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. See Figure 4-190. Remove airbox cover, filter. Remove
fasteners securing base. See
3. Raise base and pull IAT sensor from sensor grommet.
4. Disconnect connector [89] from intake air temperature
sensor.
5. Inspect sensor grommet for damage and replace as
required.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect IAT sensor connector [89] to wiring harness.
2. Install IAT sensor into grommet on air cleaner base from
underneath.
3. Install airbox. See 4.43
4. Install negative battery cable.
4.43 AIRBOX.
AIRBOX.
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Figure 4-190. Intake Air Temperature Sensor Installed
2003 Buell XB9R: Fuel System 4-101
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