Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (see REMOVAL )
REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE (see REMOVAL )
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY (see REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
2. Remove the sensor.
3. Remove the gasket from the sensor.
Fig 1: Locating Gasket And Sensor
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