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
1WARNING1WARNING
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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