ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


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

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the reserve tank cap, cylinder block drain cock plugs and 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 reserve tank cap.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

      A01CEIKE01

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


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

  4. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CBAK

      Remove the 2 nuts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket from the outer cowl top panel.

  5. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CED5

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      A01CC81 Protective Tape
    2. A01CCFB

      Disconnect the 2 clamps from the outer cowl top panel.

    3. Remove the 8 bolts.

    4. A01CDT7

      Remove the outer cowl top panel as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CCP4

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

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CBVZE01

      Separate the mass air flow meter connector and 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Separate the purge line hose.

    3. A01CAN5

      Separate the ventilation hose.

    4. Loosen the hose clamp and separate the air cleaner hose from the throttle body.

    5. A01CB66

      Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element.

    2. A01CFWV

      Disconnect the wire clamp.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR


    1. A01CAYX

      Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

    2. A01CF0W

      Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.