Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Fig 1: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
2. Using SST, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
  
  Fig 2: Remove/Install Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement Components With SST
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  - SST: 09817-33190