Ford Escort Quiz
Central (single-point) Fuel Injection (CFI) system

Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting

In this manual: Central (single-point) Fuel Injection (CFI) system
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 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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