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Battery Temperature Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Pickup and 2005 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The battery temperature sensor (1) is located under the vehicle battery and is attached (snapped into) a mounting hole on battery tray (4). See Fig 1.

  1. Remove battery. Refer to BATTERY SYSTEM for procedures.
  2. Pry sensor (1) straight up from battery tray mounting hole to gain access to electrical connector (3). See Fig 1.
  3. Disconnect sensor from engine wire harness electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Battery Temperature Sensor Location
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