Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOVING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.

1. Drain cooling system below engine coolant temperature sensor level.
2. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal (Fig. 5)
3. With the engine cold, disconnect coolant sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. Install engine coolant temperature sensor (Fig. 5). Tighten sensor to 7 Nm (60 inch lbs.).
2. Connect electrical connector to sensor.
3. Fill cooling system.