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Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1836029 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

    3. Object Number: 1836047 Size: SH
  3. Remove the ECT sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1836047 Size: SH
  1. Install the ECT sensor.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1836029 Size: SH
  2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the ECT sensor.
  3. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .