Charge air temperature sensor - removal and refitting

Removal
1 The charge air temperature sensor is only used on KE-Jetronic systems and is located in the air inlet duct (see illustration).

17.1 Charge air temperature sensor location (arrowed)
17.1 Charge air temperature sensor location (arrowed)

2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

3 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug and unscrew the sensor from its location.

Refitting
4 Refitting is the reversal of removal.

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