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

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
7. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE

8. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR




a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the sensor.
c. Remove the gasket from the sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR




a. Install a new gasket to the sensor.
b. Install the sensor.

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

c. Install a new gasket to the sensor.

2. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
3. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
4. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
5. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
8. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

9. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

10. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
a. Check for engine coolant leaks.