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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Pull up the two points at the front of collector cover (A).
    2. Pull up the two points at the rear of collector cover (B) while moving them rearward.
      NOTE: Be careful not to contact the fuel delivery tube when moving the collector cover rearward.
      Fig 1: Removing Front/Rear Of Collector Cover
      G09486016Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Drain engine coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
  4. Remove the ISG. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Integrated Starter Generator (ISG).>
  5. Disconnect the connector (A) from the engine coolant temperature sensor, and remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
    G09487100Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.