ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Perform the following procedure for easier access.

(1) Remove the air cleaner cover.

(2) Set the wiring harness bracket and fuel pipe bracket out of the way.

2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [ZJ, ZY].)

3. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.

4. Remove the ECT sensor.

5. Replace the gasket.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

15.7-23.5 N·m {1.7-2.3 kgf·m, 12-17 ft·lbf}