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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.