Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

REPLACEMENT

NOTE: When disconnecting the battery terminal, initialize the following system after the terminal is reconnected.
- Power window control system
- Sliding roof system

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL




3. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
b. Using SST, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.

SST 09817-33190




4. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Install a new gasket onto the engine coolant temperature sensor.
b. Using SST, install the engine coolant temperature sensor.

SST 09817-33190

Torque: 19.6 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

c. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

5. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

6. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
7. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE