Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL- 3.7L/4.7L

WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOVING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR.





The ECT sensor is located near the front of the intake manifold (Fig. 4).
1. Partially drain cooling system.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from ECT sensor.
3. Remove sensor from intake manifold.

INSTALLATION
1. Install sensor.
2. Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Connect electrical connector to sensor.
4. Replace any lost engine coolant.