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How To Replace Engine Air Intake Temperature Sensor 18T VW Jetta

Created on: 2014-04-03

If the engine air intake temp sensor needs to be replaced, check out this short video and learn how to remove and install it yourself

  1. step 1 :Removing the Air Intake Temperature Sensor
    • Disconnect the temperature sensor harness with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Remove the 5mm Allen bolt from the temperature sensor
    • Remove the air intake temperature sensor
  2. step 2 :Installing the Air Intake Temperature Sensor
    • Insert the air intake temperature sensor into place
    • Insert the 5mm Allen bolt to the temperature sensor
    • Connect the temperature sensor harness with a flat blade screwdriver

Tools needed

  • 5mm Hex Wrench

    Flat Blade Screwdriver

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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and the next time you need a part for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.

In this video, we're going to show you how to replace an air intake temperature sensor on this 2004 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8 turbo engine. The tools you'll need for this are a flat blade screwdriver and a 5mm Allen wrench. Your air intake temperature sensor is located right here. Just push the tab on the harness and pull it free.

Next, remove this 5mm Allen bolt. We use a 5mm Allen bit and ratchet, but you can also just use a 5mm Allen wrench. Once you remove that bolt, the sensor pulls out.

Push your new air intake temperature sensor into place and replace that bolt. We'll just fast-forward as Don does this. Now reconnect your harness and you're all set.

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