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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation [LF, L3]

  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the plug hole cover.
  4. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [LF, L3] .)
  5. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
  6. Remove the ECT sensor using the SST. 
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque 

    10-14 N.m {102-142 kgf.cm, 89-123 in.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor With Torque Specification
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