Replacing The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Replacing the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

Removing the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor





Preparations
- Remove the expansion tank cap.
- Remove the cover.
- open the valve on the right underside of the radiator. Use a hose to collect the coolant (cars with air conditioning (A/C): partially remove the splash guard under engine).
- Drain two liters of coolant.
- Close the valve.

Removing the cover from the thermostat housing
- Remove the engine splash guard.
- Remove the cover from the thermostat housing (two screws). Move the cover to one side.

Removing the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
- Remove the connector from the bracket.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and its sealing ring.

Installing the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor




- Clean the mating surfaces.
- Install a new sealing ring on the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
- Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Tighten to 10 Nm.
- Reconnect the connector.
- Reinstall the connector on the bracket.

Installing the cover on the thermostat housing
- Clean the mating surfaces.
- Install a new gasket on the thermostat.
- Secure the thermostat housing. Tighten to 17 Nm.

Note! Refill the coolant. Run the engine to operating temperature. Top up as necessary. Function test. Check for leakage.

Check for leakage. Reinstall the engine splash guard and the trim covers.