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

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: Care must be used when handling the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. Damage to the ECT sensor will affect proper operation of the fuel injection system.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
^ Drain coolant system. Refer to Cooling System / Service and Repair.

1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. ECT sensor electrical connector.
3. ECT sensor from thermostat housing.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. ECT sensor to thermostat housing. Tighten sensor to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
2. ECT sensor electrical connector.
3. Negative (-) battery cable. Tighten Negative (-) battery cable-to-negative (-) battery terminal retainer to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft.).

^ Replenish coolant system to proper level. Refer to Cooling System / Service and Repair.