Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation






1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.






2. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.
3. Loosen the 2 lower generator bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm ( 18 lb ft )
4. Remove the 2 generator bracket bolts and position the generator and bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm ( 89 ln in )
5. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
6. Using a 19 mm (0.74 in) 12 point crowfoot wrench, remove the CHT sensor.
- Calculate the correct torque wrench setting for the following torque.
- To install, tighten to 26 Nm ( 19 lb ft )

Note: The CHT sensor is not be reused. Always install a new sensor.

7. TO install, reverse the removal procedure.