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

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION:  Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool before removing the ECT sensor. A hot engine may cause an excessive coolant loss or
a personal injury
.

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static

Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill) in Cooling System.  See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling
System/Service and Repair

3. Remove the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.

4. Remove the coolant temperature sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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