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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Use care when handling the coolant sensor. Damage to the coolant sensor will affect the operation of the fuel control system.
    Fig 1: View Of ECT
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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7, LZE, LZ4, LZ9) .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover, if necessary. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the ECT sensor.