Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See Removal and Replacement.)

3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. (See Service and Repair

4. Remove the service hole cover.
a. Remove the suspension tower bar (joint), (right side) and (left side). Service and Repair

b. Remove the wiper arm. Service and Repair

c. Remove the cowl grille. Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

d. Remove the side cowl grille. Side Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

e. Move the cooler pipe No.3 and heater pipe slightly out of the way.






f. Remove the service hole cover.






5. Disconnect the heater hose and move the heater hose slightly out of the way.






6. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.

7. Remove the ECT sensor.






NOTE:
- Put the double nut together and install the torque wrench. Service Cautions

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.






- ECT sensor tightening torque
- 10-14 Nm {1.1-1.4 kgf-m, 7.4-10.3 ft-lbf}