Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. NOTICE: Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to working on the electronic engine controls or the vehicle may be damaged.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

3. Disconnect the appropriate Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor electrical connector.

4. NOTE: If necessary, lubricate the EGT sensor with penetrating and lock lubricant to ease removal.

Remove the inoperative EGT sensor.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

5. NOTICE: If the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor bends during installation, do not straighten the EGT sensor. The EGT sensor will be damaged if it is straightened. Discard the EGT sensor and install a new sensor.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.