C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2002)
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor: Service and Repair
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Use care when handling the mass air flow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor. Do not dent, puncture, or otherwise damage the
honeycell located at the air inlet end of the sensor. Do not touch the sensing elements or allow anything including cleaning solvents and/or lubricants
to come in contact with them. Use a small amount of a non-silicone based lubricant, on the air duct only, to aid in installation. Do not drop or roughly
handle the MAF/IAT sensor.
1. Remove air outlet duct.
2. Lift up the gray retainer, until a click is heard.
3. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector (4).
4. Loosen the clamp securing the sensor.
5. Remove the sensor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The arrow on the sensor indicates the proper air flow direction. The arrow must point toward the engine.
1. Locate the arrow (2) on the sensor.
2. Install the sensor.
3. Tighten the clamp securing the sensor.
4. Connect the sensor electrical connector (4).
5. Push down the gray retainer, until a click is heard.
6. Install air outlet duct.
