Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Boost Air Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [L3 With TC]

2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWDSECTION Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Boost Air Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [L3 With TC]
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the charge air cooler duct. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
  3. Remove the oil level gauge pipe. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
  4. Disconnect the MAP/boost air temperature sensor connector.
  5. Remove MAP/boost air temperature sensor from the intake manifold.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque 

    5.0-7.0 N.m {51-71 kgf.cm, 45-61 in.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Identifying MAP/Boost Air Temperature Sensor
    G04859805Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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