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Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1888716 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling

    2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (10) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (3).


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

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1836047 Size: SH
  1. Install the ECT sensor.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1888716 Size: SH
  2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (10) to the ECT sensor (3).
  3. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling