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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.
  1. Turn the engine OFF.
  2. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  4. Drain coolant below the level of the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) .
  5. Disconnect the ECT sensor electrical connector (1).
  6. Fig 1: Identifying ECT Sensor Electrical Connector
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  7. Carefully remove the ECT sensor (1).