Sensor-Engine Coolant Temperature: Removal: Removal-4.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Jeep Commander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - ECT SENSOR

2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (2)

3 - MAP SENSOR

4 - INTAKE MANIFOLD

WARNING: Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

The ECT sensor is located near the front of the intake manifold.

Partially drain cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Disconnect electrical connector from ECT sensor.
Remove sensor from intake manifold.