Coolant temperature sensor - r + r
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Croma Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Petrol injection system › Coolant temperature sensor - r + r
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - R + R
Removing
- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
1. Remove the sound insulation cover fastened to the engine by three pins.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engine coolant temperature sensor/sender unit | See K036 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SENDER UNIT |
2. Undo the engine coolant temperature sensor and remove it.
Refitting
- Place the engine coolant temperature sensor in its housing and tighten it to the recommended torque.
Replace the seal.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | M12 x 1.5 | (thermostat unit side) 2.1 | 2.2 |
- Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Place the sound insulation cover back in its housing and secure it to the engine using the three pins.
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
Removing
1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the engine coolant temperature sensor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engine coolant temperature sensor/sender unit | See K036 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SENDER UNIT |
2. Lift up the retaining clip and remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Refitting
- Position the engine coolant temperature sensor in its housing and secure it using the retaining clip.
- Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connection.
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