LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Jeep >> 2012 >> Grand Cherokee SRT-8 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Fuel Delivery >> Fuel System >> Fuel Injection, Gas >> Sensor, Air Temperature, Intake >> Removal >> 5.7L

Sensor, Air Temperature, Intake: Removal: 5.7L

Fig 1: Oil Fill Cap & Engine Cover
GC0143807Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Remove the oil fill cap (1).
  2. Lift and separate the engine cover retaining grommets from the ball studs and remove the engine cover (2).
    Fig 2: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor, Air Cleaner Housing, Resonator Retaining Bolt & Hose Clamp
    GC0144403Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

    The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor (1) is installed into the air cleaner resonator.

  3. Disconnect the electrical connector at the IAT sensor (1).
    Fig 3: Identifying IAT Sensor - 5.7L
    GC0082924Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Gently lift on the small plastic release tab (3) and rotate the IAT sensor (2) about 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and remove.
  5. Check condition of sensor O-ring, replace if necessary.