Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal and Installation

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2) Drain coolant referring to Cooling System Flush and Refill.
3) Disconnect connector from ECT sensor (1).





4) Remove ECT sensor from water outlet pipe.

Installation

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection

Reverse removal procedure noting the following.

- Clean mating surfaces of sensor and water outlet pipe.
- Tighten ECT sensor (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
ECT sensor (a): 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 lbf-ft)





- Connect connector to sensor securely.
- Refill cooling system.