Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]

WARNING:
- A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the charge air cooler duct. Service and Repair

3. Remove the battery and battery tray. Removal and Replacement

4. Remove the air cleaner and air hose. (See Service and Repair.)

5. Drain the engine coolant. (See Service Precautions.)

6. Disconnect the wiring harness.

7. Remove the ECT sensor.






8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque
- 10-14 Nm {102-142 kgf-cm, 89-123 in-lbf}

9. Refill the engine coolant. (See Service Precautions.)