Venza FWD L4-2.7L (1AR-FE) (2009)
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair
Removal
1AR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
(a) Remove the windshield wiper motor and link See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Motor/Service and Repair/Front Wiper Motor/Removal.
4. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Strut / Shock
Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Shock Absorber/Removal
5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT See: Coolant/Service and Repair
6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal
7. REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY See: Powertrain Management/Emission Control Systems/Evaporative
Emissions System/Canister Purge Control Valve/Service and Repair/Removal
8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Throttle Body/Service and
Repair/Removal
9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine
Assembly/Removal
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal
11. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
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(b) Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.