Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER (see REMOVAL )
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER (see REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (see REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT COLD START INJECTOR (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT WATER BYPASS HOSE (see REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE REAR COVER (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Remove the sensor.
- Remove the gasket from the sensor.