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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 17
  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
  7. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  8. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  13. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  14. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 5
  15. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE  See step  7
  16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  See step  8
  17. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY  See step  9
  18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  19. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
  20. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    2. Remove the sensor.
      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
      GTY104618Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the gasket from the sensor.