Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the battery.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).

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Remove the spring clip (A), and then pull the sensor from the water temperature control assembly.

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CAUTION: Note that engine coolant may be flowed out from the water temperature control assembly when removing the sensor.