ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5]

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Warning

•  When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.

1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3.  Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5])

4.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [LF, L5].)

5.  Remove the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

6.  Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.

7.  Remove the ECT sensor using the SST.

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8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Refill the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [LF, L5].)