Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

WARNING: When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.

1. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.




3. Remove the ECT sensor using the SST.
4. Replace the gasket.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
16 - 23 N.m {1.6 - 2.4 kgf.m, 12 - 17 ft.lbf}

6. Refill the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)