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

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Location:






ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT

NOTICE: 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 intake manifold.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. ECT sensor to intake manifold. Tighten ECT sensor to 12.5-17.5 Nm (9.5-12.5 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.