Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Removing







Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.

- Drain the cooling system to a level below the engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to => [ Cooling System Draining and Filling ] Cooling System Draining and Filling.

- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the ECT sensor.

- Remove the ECT sensor.

Installing






- Install the ECT sensor. Tighten the sensor to 7 Nm (62 in lbs).

- Connect the wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the ECT sensor.

- Fill the cooling system. Refer to => [ Cooling System Draining and Filling ] Cooling System Draining and Filling.