Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove the intercooler. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the connector (A), connector (B) and connector (C), and remove the clip (D) and clip (E).

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Remove the connector (A) and the clip (B).

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Disconnect the connector (A) from the knock sensor, and disconnect the connector (B) from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

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Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor using the ST.
NOTE: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20099PA000) can also be used.

Preparation tool:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

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