Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the collector cover.
1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Drain engine coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
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
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