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Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
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    2. Using SST, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor from water outlet sub-assembly.
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      *1 Gasket
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      NOTE:

      If the engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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