Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal & Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Drain cooling system.
Disconnect coupler from ECT sensor (1).
Remove ECT sensor from water outlet cap (2).

Fig 1: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
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