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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Use care when handling the coolant sensor. Damage to the coolant sensor will affect the operation of the fuel control system.
    Fig 1: View Of ECT Sensor Harness Connector
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  1. Turn OFF the ignition
  2. Remove the rear supercharger inlet duct assembly. Refer to Supercharger Inlet Duct Assembly Replacement .
  3. Drain the coolant to below the level of the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  4. Disconnect the ECT sensor harness connector.
  5. Fig 2: View Of ECT Sensor
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  6. Remove the ECT sensor.