Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal: Removal

REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 3
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER ASSEMBLY SEAL See step 6
REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE See step 7
REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor & Connector
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2. Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Using Deep Socket Wrench
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  *1 19 mm Deep Socket Wrench
3. Remove the gasket from the sensor.