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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1838989 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

    2. Object Number: 1836047 Size: SH
  2. Remove the ECT sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1836047 Size: SH
  1. Install the ECT sensor and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

    2. Object Number: 1838989 Size: SH
  2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ECT sensor.