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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  ECT sensor tightening torque

  10—14 N·m {1.1—1.4 kgf·m, 7.4—10.3 ft·lbf}