MOPAR installation instructions state to just "remove the IAT sensor" like it just pops off - right! reading the forum's seems like most folks snapped this during removal?

after digging at it for an hour with a screw driver, and shoving the screwdriver tip up my cuticle and bleeding out all over the sensor - decided to see what the local auto store had to battle this.

Clip Removal Pliers (see pic). popped sensor out in 2 seconds. be careful - the pliers work great - my sensor popped out and flew about 20 feet!

When installing sensor - easier to put the grommet on the sensor first, then slowly and carefully work the grommet onto the intake pipe using a small screwdriver, prior to mounting the intake pipe on the jeep.

fyi - if you didn't use this tool:

PART NUMBER 04606487AB SENSOR, Charge Air Temp (aka Air Intake Temp - IAT)

Think this is a generic Dodge/Chrysler part and costs around $28


After installing, I had 3 DTC’s from washing the mud off pre-installation:

P0084 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit (Bank 2)
P0013 B Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
P00C1 ?

Fortunately whatever sensors were affected by my cleaning dried out and cleared engine DTC’s after a few hours - no more DTC’s!

good luck

 

Interesting. Mine wouldn't come out for anything, I even tried the numerous tips I read up on here. I didn't want to break the sensor, so I ended up cutting the stock intake to get it out.

 

My first one broke on me and luckly the dealer near me had one i stock.

 

Wow, it should come out no problem.

 

When I did my CAI I wanted to be sure not to damage the sensor and since I wasn't going to reuse the stock rubber intake I used a sharp utility knife and carefully cut the short distance from the end of the rubber pipe to the sensor. If needed again I suppose the cut could be taped over. This method should guarantee no damage!

 

Nice find!

Where did you get the Mopar CAI? I would like to see more pics!

 

X's 2......more pic's on that CAI.

 

That's true......did not know that they even had one.

 

Hmmm, my sensor came out easily but I had a hell of a time installing it back into the True Flow XDI, every time I pushed the sensor in the grommet the grommet would just pop through.

 

got the mopar from justforjeeps.com for $331.20. more than the off brand CAI's, but didn't want to give dealer an excuse to void warranty on motor since i've already voided warranty on my drivetrain.

more pics to follow...