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Inlet Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

  1. Install the inlet engine coolant temperature sensor to the harness stay.
    CAUTION: If the clip of the inlet engine coolant temperature sensor harness is damaged, replace it with a new inlet engine coolant temperature sensor.
  2. Place a new gasket and install the inlet engine coolant temperature sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

  3. Install the inlet engine coolant temperature sensor stay with the bolt (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.5 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.3 ft-lb)

  4. Install the connector (B) to the chain cover and connect the connector (A).
    CAUTION:
    • If the clip (a) of the connector (B) is damaged, replace it with a new clip.
    • If the installation part for the clip (a) of the connector (B) is damaged, replace it with a new inlet engine coolant temperature sensor.
    • If the clip (a) has been replaced, put a marking (b) to ensure that the replacement of clips can be identified.
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  5. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .