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Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable, and drain cooling system.
2. Disconnect connector from Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT).
3. Remove ECT Sensor from manifold.

INSTALLATION:

1. Clean mating surfaces of intake manifold and ECT Sensor.
2. Use a new gasket.
3. Install ECT Sensor in intake manifold.
4. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
5. Connect the connector securely.
6. Refill cooling system.
7. Connect negative battery cable.