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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair


REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Partially drain the cooling system.





3. Remove the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor .
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the ECT sensor.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the ECT.
2. Connect the battery ground cable.

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