RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (2000)
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor: Service and Repair
Fig. 37 MAP Sensor Location
Fig. 38 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.
