Fuel Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

Fuel Temperature Sensor

Service Repair No - 19.22.08

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air intake resonator.
3. Position the wiring harness aside.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.





4. Remove the throttle body intake.
^ Disconnect the breather line.
^ Release the clip.
^ Release the bushing.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.





5. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove the fuel temperature sensor.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.

WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to components, use an additional wrench when loosening or tightening unions.





Installation
1. Install the fuel temperature sensor.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Apply sealant to the sensor thread.
^ Tighten the sensor to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.).
^ Connect the electrical connector.

2. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
3. Install the throttle body intake.
^ Align the bushing.
^ Secure the clip.
^ Connect the breather line.

4. Attach the wiring harness.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the air intake resonator.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.