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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Perform the following procedure for easier access.

1. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY].)

2. Remove the air cleaner cover. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY].)

3. Set the wiring harness bracket and fuel pipe bracket out of the way.

3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [ZY].)

4. Install the SST to the ECT sensor.

5. Remove the ECT sensor.

6. Replace the gasket.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

ECT sensor tightening torque

15.7-23.5 N·m {1.7-2.3 kgf·m, 12.3-16.6 ft·lbf}