Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair

Inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the ECTS .
3. After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance between the ECTS terminals 3 and 4.
4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Specification:Refer to "Specification"

Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air intake hose.

3. Relax the engine wiring.
(1) Disconnect the ignition coil (A).
(2) Disconnect the OCV (B).
(3) Disconnect the CMPS (C).
(4) Disconnect the FPCV (D).
(5) Disconnect the PCSV (E).
(6) Remove the engine wiring installation bolts (F) and then remove the engine wiring harness (G).




4. Remove the vacuum pipe installation bolts (A) and relax the bracket.
5. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connect (B).
6. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor (C).





CAUTION:
- Note that engine coolant may be flowed out from the water temperature control assembly when removing the sensor.

7. Fill with engine coolant.


Installation

CAUTION:
- Install the component with the specified torques.
- Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect before installing.

CAUTION:
- Apply the engine coolant to the O-ring.

CAUTION:
- Insert the sensor in the installation hole and be careful not to damage.

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor installation :
29.4 - 39.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kgf.m, 21.7 - 28.9 lb-ft)