Removal Procedure
Important: Care must be taken when handling the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Damage to the engine coolant temperature sensor will affect proper operation
of the fuel injection system.
- Disconnect the negative
battery cable.
- Remove the rear intake duct and MAF sensor assembly.
- Drain the engine coolant.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
- Disconnect the ECT Sensor electrical connector.
- Using a 19 mm deep well socket and 6 inch extension, remove the
ECTsensor.
Installation Procedure
- Coat the engine coolant
temperature sensor threads with sealer P/N 1052080 or equivalent.
- Install the sensor in engine
Tighten:
Torque the ECT sensor to 30 N·m (22 lb. ft.).
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
- Refill the engine coolant.
- Install the rear intake duct and the MAF sensor assembly.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Recheck the engine coolant level.