Removal Procedure
- Relieve the coolant system pressure.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Caution: Use care when handling the coolant sensor. Damage to the coolant sensor will affect the operation of the fuel control system.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector.
- Carefully remove the ECT sensor from the cylinder head underneath the electronic ignition (EI) system ignition coil.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Use care when handling the coolant sensor. Damage to the coolant sensor will affect the operation of the fuel control system.
- Coat the threads on the ECT sensor with sealer.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the ECT sensor into the cylinder head and tighten to
17.5 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the ECT sensor connector.
- Fill the cooling system.
- Connect the negative battery cable.