ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

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

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Remove the radiator cap.

    2. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and radiator drain cock plug, and then drain the coolant.

      Tech Tips

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

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  3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR


    1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.

    2. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.

    3. Loosen the hose clamp, and remove the 2 bolts and intake air connector.

  4. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the starter connector.

    2. Remove the terminal cap.

    3. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.

  5. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY


    1. Disconnect the throttle position sensor and control motor connector.

    2. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses.

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      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and throttle body.

    4. Remove the gasket.

  6. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD


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      Disconnect the vacuum hose.

    2. Disconnect the purge line hose and purge VSV connector.

    3. Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts, intake manifold and gasket.

  7. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR


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      Disconnect the sensor connector.

    2. Remove the sensor.

    3. Remove the gasket from the sensor.