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Removal Procedure

NOTE: 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
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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ8, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ8 Static Fill) .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover, if necessary. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
  4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove the ECT sensor.