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
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.

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