Sensor, Coolant Temperature: Removal: 3.6L

WARNING:

Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (1) wire harness connector.

Fig 2: Lock Tab On Bottom Of ECT
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Release the lock tab on the bottom of the ECT.

Fig 3: Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Rotate the ECT a 1/4 turn counter clockwise and remove the ECT sensor (1).