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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  COOLANT  ) 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    2. Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.

      SST 09817-33190 

      Fig 1: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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