Intake Air Temperature Sensor - Buell 2005 FIREBOLT 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 prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-)
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. See Figure 4-79. 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 airbox base from
underneath.
3. Install airbox. See 4.45
4. Install negative battery cable.
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4.45 AIRBOX.
AIRBOX.
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Figure 4-79. Intake Air Temperature Sensor Installed
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