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Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair




Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - 2.0L GDI

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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Removal

1. Drain the cooling system. REFER to Cooling System Draining .

2. Remove the ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) retaining clip.

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

4. Remove the ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor.

Installation

1. Install the ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor.

2. Install the ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor clip.

3. Connect the ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor electrical connector.

4. Fill the cooling system. REFER to Cooling System Filling And Bleeding - With A Vacuum Cooling System Filler or REFER to Cooling System Filling And Bleeding - Without A Vacuum Cooling System Filler .