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Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECT SENSOR)

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Disconnect coupler from ECT sensor.
4. Remove ECT sensor from water outlet pipe.

INSTALLATION




Reverse removal procedure noting the following.
- lean mating surfaces of sensor and water outlet pipe.
- Tighten ECT sensor to specified torque.

Tightening Torque
(a): 15 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 lb-ft)


- Connect coupler to sensor securely.
- Refill cooling system.