ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


    1. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link Click here.

  4. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EIQY

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wiper wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. A01EKSW

      Disengage the 2 clamps and connector, and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly (w/ Windshield Deicer).

    3. A01EL1AE01
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      *1 Bolt
      *2 Nut

      Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the coolant.

      Note

      Do not remove the reserve tank cap or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

      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.

      A01EL4GE01
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      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK9G

      Lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the pin and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM1H

      Disconnect the connector and 2 fuel vapor feed hoses.

    2. A01EJEL

      Remove the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly.

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKFY

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and separate the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner cap.

    2. Separate the hose from the hose clamp.

    3. A01EKWW

      Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.

    4. A01EKRC

      Unlock the hose band and separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the throttle body assembly.

    5. A01EJ98

      Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE


    1. A01EK1G

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR


    1. A01EJW0E01
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      *1 Gasket

      Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

    2. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.