ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A0159SG

      Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01588F

      Remove the 3 bolts and screw.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015CCZ

      Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

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


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the radiator cap. Then drain the coolant from the radiator.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs. Then drain the coolant from the engine.

    4. Tighten the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
      A015705E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Reservoir *2 Radiator Cap
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug

    5. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.

  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015DFWE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bracket
      *2 Hook
      *3 Pin
      *4 Grommet

      Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 3 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.

  6. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

    A0157IN

    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.

    2. Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, remove the sensor.

    3. Remove the gasket from the sensor.