Removal and Replacement
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3]1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the plug hole cover.
4. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[L3].)
5. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector
6. Remove the ECT sensor using the SST.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque
1O-14 N.m (102-142 kgf.cm, 89-123 in.lbf)