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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with hose.
  4. Fig 1: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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  5. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
  6. Fig 2: View Of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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  7. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor (1).