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ECT Sensor Replacement

  1. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve (see EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Unbolt the under-hood fuse/relay box bolt, and move the assembly aside.
  4. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting ECT Sensor Connector And Torque Specifications
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  5. Remove the ECT sensor (B).
  6. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C).