RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor: Service and Repair
MAP Sensor Location
MAP Sensor L-shaped Rubber Fitting
The MAP sensor is located on the front of the throttle body. An L-shaped rubber fitting is used to connect the MAP sensor to throttle body.
REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove two MAP sensor mounting bolts (screws).
3. While removing MAP sensor, slide the vacuum rubber L-shaped fitting from the throttle body.
4. Remove rubber L-shaped fitting from MAP sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Install rubber L-shaped fitting to MAP sensor.
2. Position sensor to throttle body while guiding rubber fitting over throttle body vacuum nipple.
3. Install MAP sensor mounting bolts (screws). tighten screws to 3 Nm (25 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install air cleaner.
