Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Removing
• Engine cold.
- Briefly open coolant expansion tank cap to reduce residual pressure in cooling system.
- Pull rear engine cover - arrows - off.
- Free up fuel line and line to EVAP canister on air guide pipe.
- Remove air guide hose from air filter housing by loosening hose clamps - 4 and 5 -.
- Lay aside air guide hose with connected lines - 2 and 3 -.
• Ignore - 1 and arrows -.
- Disconnect electrical connector - arrow - at Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (G62).
• Lay a cloth below to catch escaping coolant.
- Remove retaining clip and remove Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (G62).
• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
• Replace O-ring.
• To prevent coolant loss, immediately insert new Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (G62) in support.
• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.
- Check coolant level => [ Filling ] Cooling System, Draining and Filling.