ECT Sensor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: Use care when handling the coolant sensor. Damage to the coolant sensor will affect the operation of the fuel control system.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ECT sensor.
4. Remove the ECT sensor from the thermostat housing.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Component Tightening Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the ECT sensor in the thermostat housing.

Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

2. Connect the electrical connector to the ECT sensor.
3. Fill the engine coolant system to the correct level. Refer Draining and Filling Cooling System to in Engine Cooling.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.