Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator.
4. Remove the service hole cover.
1. Remove the suspension tower bar (joint), (right side) and (left side).
2. Remove the wiper arm.
3. Remove the cowl grille.
4. Remove the side cowl grille.




5. Move the cooler pipe No.3 and heater pipe slightly out of the way.
6. Remove the service hole cover.




5. Disconnect the heater hose and move the heater pipe slightly out of the way.
6. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.




7. Remove the ECT sensor.

NOTE: Put the double nut together and install the torque wrench. (See SERVICE CAUTIONS.)




8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

ECT sensor tightening torque
10-14 N.m {1.1-1.4 kgf.m, 7.4-10.3 ft.lbf}