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4-104 2006 Buell Lightning: Fuel System
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INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 4.36
GENERAL
See Figure 4-86. The intake air temperature sensor (IAT Sen-
sor), located on the air cleaner baseplate, measures the air
temperature allowing the ECM to calculate the density of the
air entering the manifold. The IAT is a thermistor type sensor.
REMOVAL
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WARNING
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WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-)
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. See Figure 4-86. Remove air cleaner cover and filter.
Remove fasteners securing base. See 4.44 AIR
CLEANER ASSEMBLY.
3. Raise base and pull IAT sensor from sensor grommet.
4. Disconnect connector [89] from intake air temperature
sensor.
5. Inspect sensor grommet for damage and replace as
required.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect IAT sensor connector [89] to wiring harness.
2. Install IAT sensor into grommet on air cleaner assembly
baseplate from underneath.
3. Install air cleaner assembly. See 4.44 AIR CLEANER
ASSEMBLY .
4. Install negative battery cable.
Figure 4-86. Intake Air Temperature Sensor Installed
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