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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.