ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL

  1. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

    Note

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly 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.

    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly.

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      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 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 NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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      Note

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

  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

    1. Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

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  4. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.

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  5. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

    1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.

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    2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

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    3. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the wire harness.

    4. Using a 19 mm ball joint lock nut wrench, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.

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      *1 Ball Joint Lock Nut Wrench
      *2 Gasket

    5. Remove the gasket from the engine coolant temperature sensor.