ECT Sensor Removal and Installation

Precautions: General safety (00)

Removal

1)Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.

2)Drain coolant.

3)Remove air cleaner assembly.

4)Disconnect connector from ECT sensor (1).

5)Remove ECT sensor from thermostat case.

Installation

Reference: ECT Sensor Inspection:M16A

Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.

•Clean mating surfaces of ECT sensor and thermostat case.
•Check O-ring for damage and replace, if necessary.
•Tighten ECT sensor (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque

ECT sensor (a): 13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 lbf-ft)

•Refill cooling system with coolant.

•Check cooling system for leakage.