ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF]

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1.  Remove the battery cover. (SeeBATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (SeeBATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

3.  Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF]

4.  Remove the service hole cover.

(1)  Remove the suspension tower bar (joint), (right side) and (left side). (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Remove the wiper arm. (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Remove the side cowl grille. (See SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Move the cooler pipe No.3 and heater pipe slightly out of the way. (L.H.D.)

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(6)  Remove the service hole cover.

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5.  Disconnect the heater hose and move the heater hose slightly out of the way. (L.H.D.)

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6.  Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.

7.  Remove the ECT sensor.

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Note

•  Put the double nut together and install the torque wrench. (See SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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