Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECT SENSOR)




Removal
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Disconnect coupler from ECT sensor.
4. Remove ECT sensor from intake manifold or water outlet cap.




Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following.
^ Clean mating surfaces of sensor and intake manifold.
^ Check O-ring for damage and replace if necessary.
^ Tighten ECT sensor to specified torque.

Tightening Torque
(a): 15 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 ft. lbs.)

^ Connect coupler to sensor securely.
^ Refill cooling system.