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Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair




Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor - 3.5L GTDI









1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the ACL.

2. Position the RH turbocharger intake tube aside.

3. Remove the ground wire-to-engine front cover bolt.

4. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.

5. Remove and discard the CHT sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Do not reuse the CHT sensor, install a new sensor.