ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A00OKW2

      Remove the 7 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    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 reserve tank cap.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the reserve tank cap while the engine and radiator are still hot.

      Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

      A00OKIAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reserve Tank Cap *2 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER


    1. A00OMDB

      Hold the rear of the cover and raise it to detach the 2 clips on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to detach the 2 clips on the front of the cover and remove the cover.

      Note

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

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00OO0U

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    2. Detach the wire harness from the 2 clamps.

    3. A00OMTD

      Disconnect the 2 clamps.

    4. A00ONJ8

      Disconnect the ventilation hose.

    5. Loosen the band and remove the air cleaner cap.

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00OI1G

      Detach the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner case.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

  6. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR


    1. A00OLRX

      Disconnect the sensor connector.

    2. A00OJFYE01

      Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.

      SST
      09817-33190