Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The air charge temperature sensor is
screwed into the inlet manifold (see
illustration).
14.1 Air charge temperature sensor - 1.6 EFI engine
A Wiring plug B Sensor
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug. Do not pull on the wiring.
4 Unscrew the sensor from the inlet manifold.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but apply
suitable sealer to the sensor threads.
See also:
Engine dismantling, examination, renovation and reassembly - general
information
1.8 litre (R2A type)
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1 It is best to mount the engine on a
dismantling stand, but if this is not available,
stand the engine on a strong bench at a
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1 Proceed as described in Section 8,
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