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

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1.  Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill).
2.  Remove the intake manifold cover.
3.  Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
4.  Disconnect the fuel injector harness electrical connector from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

5.  Remove the ECT sensor.

Installation Procedure

Important:  Tap out sensor mounting hole in engine head to remove any thread sealant residue. Clean any sealant residue from the old sensor
and apply RTV sealant to threads if the old sensor is to be reused.

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