Intake Air Temperature Sensor - Buell X1 2002 Service Manual

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INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

GENERAL
The intake air temperature sensor (IAT Sensor), located on
top of the snorkel under the air cleaner cover, measures the
air temperature allowing the ECM to calculate the density of
the air entering the manifold. The IAT is a thermistor type sen-
sor.
REMOVAL
1. See Figure 4-108. Remove two screws (3) and washers
(2) from front and one bolt (27) and washer (2) from back
of air cleaner cover (1).
2. Remove air cleaner cover and air filter.
3. Disconnect connector [89] from intake air temperature
sensor.
4. Remove IAT sensor from top of snorkel.
INSPECTION
Inspect sensor grommet for damage and replace as required.
INSTALLATION
1. Install IAT sensor and grommet into snorkel.
2. Connect IAT sensor connector [89] to sensor.
3. Place a small piece of double sided tape at the upper-
center of the air filter foam gasket that fits against the
backing plate.
4. Position air filter on air cleaner backing plate.
5. Install air cleaner cover.
a. Position air cleaner cover over air cleaner backing
plate, making sure that air filter is correctly posi-
tioned.
b. Install long bolt and washer first.
c. Align air cleaner cover and secure with two screws
and washers. Tighten screws to 27-29 in lbs (3.1-
3.3 Nm).
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2002 Buell X1: Fuel System
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Snorkel
Washers (2)
Screws (2)
Figure 4-83. Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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Figure 4-84. Intake Air Temperature Sensor Installed
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Inlet Air
Temperature
Sensor
Grommet
Air Cleaner
Cover
4-99