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Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair


WM 197819 Removing and installing coolant temperature sensor on 3.6-litre engines

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Drain the cooling system. -> 193817 Draining and filling coolant on DFI engines (includes bleeding) - section on "Draining" Service and Repair

Removing coolant temperature sensor

1. Pull off the cable plug on the temperature sensor. -10-
2. Pull off retaining clip. -12-
3. Pull out temperature sensor. -10-
4. Sealing ring must always be replaced. -11-





Overview of coolant regulator on 3.6-litre DFI engine






Installing coolant temperature sensor

1. Replace sealing ring.
2. Assemble in reverse order.

Subsequent work

1. Fill cooling system. -> 193817 Draining and filling coolant on DFI engines (includes bleeding) - section on "Filling" Service and Repair