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Installation [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    HINT: 

    Perform "Inspection After Repairs" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor. (Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 09/2018] or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - ] )

    1. Apply a light coat of engine coolant to the O-ring of the engine coolant temperature sensor.
      • When reusing the engine coolant temperature sensor, inspect the O-ring.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing it on the rear water by-pass joint.
      • Replace with a new part if it is dropped or if it receives a strong impact.
    2. Install the engine coolant temperature sensor with the clip.
    3. Connect the connector to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
  2. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - ]