Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Drain engine coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from the engine coolant temperature sensor, and remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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