Ford Escort Quiz
Bosch K-Jetronic and KE-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection systems

Charge air temperature sensor - removal and refitting

In this manual: Bosch K-Jetronic and KE-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection systems
Routine maintenance and servicing — 39OHV and HCS engines — 18CVH engines — 18Cooling, heating and ventilation systems — 15Carburettor fuel system — 19Bosch K-Jetronic and KE-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection systems — 25Central (single-point) Fuel Injection (CFI) system — 22Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system — 21Manifolds, exhaust and emission control systems — 9Starting and charging systems — 12Ignition systems — 9Braking system — 25Suspension and steering — 29Bodywork and fittings — 35Electrical system — 26Wirind diagrams — 13Reference — 6
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Removal
1 The charge air temperature sensor is only used on KE-Jetronic systems and is located in the air inlet duct (see illustration).

17.1 Charge air temperature sensor location (arrowed)
17.1 Charge air temperature sensor location (arrowed) 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug and unscrew the sensor from its location.

Refitting
4 Refitting is the reversal of removal.

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