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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 Electrical Connectors
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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (2).
  3. Fig 2: Identifying ECT Sensor & Thermostat Housing
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  4. Remove the ECT sensor (1) from the thermostat housing.