Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1734

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INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued)
Fig. 25 IAT SENSOR TAB / O-RING - 3.7L V-6/4.7L
V-8/5.7L V-8
1 - IAT SENSOR
2 - SENSOR O-RING
3 - RELEASE TAB
(4) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
Fig. 26 IAT SENSOR - 4.7L V-8
1 - LEFT SIDE OF THROTTLE BODY
2 - ELEC. CONNECT.
3 - IAT SENSOR
4 - RELEASE TAB
FUEL INJECTION - GAS
5.7L V-8
The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor
is installed into the front of the intake manifold air
box plenum (Fig. 27).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from IAT sensor
(Fig. 27).
(2) Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.
(3) Gently lift on small plastic release tab (Fig. 25)
or (Fig. 28) and rotate sensor about 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise for removal.
(4) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
Fig. 27 5.7L IAT SENSOR LOCATION
1 - FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM
2 - IAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5.9L
The intake manifold air temperature sensor is
located in the front/side of the intake manifold (Fig.
29).
(1) Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector at sensor (Fig.
29).
(3) Remove sensor from intake manifold.
8.0L V-10
The intake manifold air temperature sensor is
located in the side of the intake manifold near the
front of throttle body (Fig. 30).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector at sensor.
(2) Remove sensor from intake manifold.
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