Mark VIII V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Disconnect wire harness from Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
3. Rotate IAT sensor 90 degrees counterclockwise and remove from air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Inspect IAT sensor O-ring for damage or deterioration and replace as necessary.
5. To install, reverse Removal procedure.
