Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (Radiator)

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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WARNING: Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool before removing the ECT sensor. A hot engine may cause an excessive coolant loss or a personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . Disconnect the connector plug.
1	Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove the coolant temperature sensor (1). Tighten 12 N.m (9 lb ft)

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Component Name

WARNING: Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool before removing the ECT sensor. A hot engine may cause an excessive coolant loss or a personal injury.

Preliminary Procedures

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
Disconnect the connector plug.

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure
Remove the coolant temperature sensor (1).
Tighten
12 N.m (9 lb ft)