RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (2000)
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor: Service and Repair
Fig. 39 MAP Sensor Location (Typical)
The MAP sensor is mounted into the right upper side of the intake manifold. A rubber gasket is used to seal the sensor to the intake manifold. The rubber
gasket is part of the sensor and is not serviced separately.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the electrical connector at the sensor.
2. Clean the area around the sensor before removal.
3. Remove the two sensor mounting bolts.
4. Remove the sensor from the intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
1. Check the condition of the sensor seal. Clean the sensor and lubricate the rubber gasket with clean engine oil.
2. Clean the sensor opening in the intake manifold.
3. Install the sensor into the intake manifold.
4. Install sensor mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install the electrical connector to sensor.
