Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Service and Repair

2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Service and Repair




REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
2. Carefully grasp the sensor and with a twisting and pulling motion, remove the IAT sensor from air intake duct.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the IAT sensor (snap into place).
2. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
RENDER: 1.0x

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