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

Service repair no - 18.30.10

Remove
1. Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Drain sufficient coolant to ensure no spillage during removal of ECT sensor. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repair.
4. Remove alternator drive belt.






5. Remove 2 bolts securing alternator, release alternator from support bracket and position aside.







6. Disconnect multiplug from ECT sensor.
7. Remove sensor from inlet manifold and discard sealing washer.

Refit
8. Clean sealant from threads in manifold.
9. Apply Loctite 577 to sensor threads.
10. Fit new sealing washer to coolant sensor and tighten sensor to 10 Nm (8 labor. ft). Connect multiplug.
11. Position alternator, fit bolts and tighten to 45 Nm (33 labor. ft).
12. Fit alternator drive belt.
13. Top up cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repair.
14. Connect battery earth lead.
15. Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.