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ECT Sensor 1 Replacement

  1. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve (see EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box bolt, and move the assembly aside.
  4. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  5. Disconnect the ECT sensor 1 connector (A).
    Fig 1: ECT Sensor 1, Connector And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
    G06267512Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove ECT sensor 1 (B).
  7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C) coated with clean engine oil, then refill the radiator with engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).