Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement 1.6L

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
4. Remove the temperature sensor from the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the ECT sensor into the threaded hole in the cylinder head.

Tighten
Tighten the ECT sensor to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

2. Connect the electrical connector to the ECT sensor.
3. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement 2.0L

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
4. Remove the temperature sensor from the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the temperature sensor to the cylinder head.

Tighten
Tighten the temperature sensor to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

2. Connect the electrical connector to the ECT sensor.
3. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
4. Connect the negative battery cable.