ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 Turbo]

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Warning
•  A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the charge air cooler duct. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 Turbo].)

3.  Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 Turbo].)

4.  Remove the air cleaner and air hose. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 Turbo].)

5.  Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS[L3 Turbo].)

6.  Disconnect the wiring harness.

7.  Remove the ECT sensor.

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8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque
10—14 N·m {102—142 kgf·cm, 89—123 in·lbf}

9.  Refill the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS[L3 Turbo].)