ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EFM

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue rising the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FPR

      Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover assembly RR.

    2. A017FXN

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws, 5 clips and engine under cover assembly.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A017B8T

      Remove the 6 bolts, 2 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

      A017CW8E01

      Tech Tips

      Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

    2. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.

      Note

      Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

  5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A017CN1

      Remove the 11 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  6. REMOVE BATTERY

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.


    1. A017FMC

      Loosen the nut, and disconnect the negative battery terminal.

    2. Loosen the nut, and disconnect the positive battery terminal.

    3. Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt and battery clamp.

    4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A017D82

      Disconnect the 2 vacuum switching valve clamps.

    2. Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 air cleaner inlet.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A017C2Q

      Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses, and remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BB9

      Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.

    2. A017EZ4

      Loosen the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp.

    3. Disconnect the hose clamps and No. 2 ventilation hose.

    4. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    5. A017FXX

      Release the 2 clips, and remove the 2 bolts.

    6. Remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly and air cleaner filter element.

  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BI0

      Remove the 3 bolts, disconnect the hose and the connector, and remove the air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR


    1. A017CAF

      Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

    2. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.