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Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch|Service and Repair|Page 1474 > < Coolant Level Sensor|Locations
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Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Removing and installing coolant temperature sensor on 4.8-liter DFI engines

Preliminary work

1. Remove center engine compartment cover at the rear.
2. Remove the intake-air distributor.

Removing coolant temperature sensor

Caution
Danger of poisoning!

Coolant additives and cleaning liquids are toxic.

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Swallowing coolant additives and cleaning liquids must be urgently avoided.

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Do not consume any food or drink while working (danger of accidental mixing).

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If swallowed, observe the warning information on the containers and contact a doctor. If necessary, show the doctor the warning
information on the packaging.

Caution
Danger of scalding with hot coolant!

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Never open the cooling system when it is hot. Emerging coolant may be very hot and can cause scalding.

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The cooling system must be depressurized before being opened.

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Allow engine to cool down.

The coolant temperature sensor is installed in the coolant guide behind the engine wire harness. -2-

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