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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 Engine Wiring Harness, Clip, Bolt & Connector
    GM1696914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Drain the cooling system to a level below the engine cooling temperature (ECT) sensor. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the ECT sensor.
  3. Fig 2: View Of ECT Sensor
    GM855737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the ECT sensor.