Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting

Removal
1 The ACT sensor is screwed into the CFI unit.

2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

3 Remove the air cleaner assembly.

4 Disconnect the ACT sensor wiring plug (see illustration).

13.4 Disconnecting the ACT sensor wiring plug - 1.4 CFI engine
13.4 Disconnecting the ACT sensor wiring plug - 1.4 CFI engine

5 Unscrew the sensor from the CFI unit.

Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

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