Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Remove the sensor.
- Remove the gasket from the sensor.