Sensor, Air Temperature, Intake: Removal: 3.6L

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, AWDSECTION 3.6L
Fig 1: Engine Cover
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover (1).
    Fig 2: Inlet Air Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the inlet air temperature (IAT) sensor.
    Fig 3: IAT Sensor Tab/O-Ring
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  4. Clean dirt from the air inlet tube at the IAT sensor base.
  5. Gently lift the small plastic release tab (3), rotate the sensor about 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and remove the sensor from the inlet air hose.
  6. The IAT sensor O-ring (2) can be reused if not damaged.
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