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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ( AMBIENT / INTAKE )SERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Service and Repair
2003 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Service and Repair
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR REPLACEMENT
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 the sensor into place.
2. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
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 the sensor into place.
2. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.