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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR


1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
4. DISCONNECT THROTTLE BODY FROM INTAKE MANIFOLDS





5. REMOVE ECT SENSOR
a. Disconnect the ECT sensor.
b. Remove the ECT sensor and gasket.




1. REINSTALL ECT SENSOR
a. Install a new gasket and the ECT sensor.

Torque: 19.6 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

b. Connect the ECT sensor connector.

2. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY TO INTAKE MANIFOLDS
3. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
4. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
5. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER