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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air intake hose.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER 1.6L ")

  3. Remove the engine wiring.
    1. Disconnect the OCV and WGV extension (A).
      Fig 1: Disconnecting OCV And WGV Extension
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    2. Disconnect the ignition coil (A).
    3. Disconnect the CMPS (B).
    4. Disconnect the FPCV (C).
    5. Disconnect the PCSV (D).
    6. Remove the engine wiring mounting bolts (E) and then remove the engine wiring harness (F).
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Wiring Mounting Bolts
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  4. Remove the vacuum pipe mounting bolts (A) and make a gap by moving the bracket.
  5. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (B).
  6. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor (C).
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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    CAUTION:
    • Note that engine coolant may be flowed out from the water temperature control assembly when removing the sensor.
  7. Fill with engine coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")