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Coolant Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SWITCH

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR

HINT: It is not necessary to drain out all coolant




3. REMOVE ECT SWITCH
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the ECT switch.

Torque: 7.4 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf)

c. Remove the O-ring from ECT switch.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate a new O-ring with soapy water and install the switch.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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