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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ( AMBIENT / INTAKE )SERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Service and Repair
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
The Intake Manifold Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is installed into the left side of intake manifold plenum.
1. Disconnect electrical connector from IAT sensor.
2. Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.
3. Gently lift on small plastic release tab or and rotate sensor about 1/4 turn counterclockwise for removal.
4. Check condition of sensor O-ring.
INSTALLATION
The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor is installed into the left side of intake manifold plenum.
1. Check condition of sensor O-ring.
2. Clean sensor mounting hole in intake manifold.
3. Position sensor into intake manifold and rotate clockwise until past release tab.
4. Install electrical connector.
Fig.16 IAT Sensor Location - 3.7L:
The Intake Manifold Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is installed into the left side of intake manifold plenum.
1. Disconnect electrical connector from IAT sensor.
2. Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.
Fig.15 IAT Sensor Tab / O-Ring:
3. Gently lift on small plastic release tab or and rotate sensor about 1/4 turn counterclockwise for removal.
4. Check condition of sensor O-ring.
INSTALLATION
The intake manifold air temperature (IAT) sensor is installed into the left side of intake manifold plenum.
1. Check condition of sensor O-ring.
2. Clean sensor mounting hole in intake manifold.
3. Position sensor into intake manifold and rotate clockwise until past release tab.
4. Install 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.