Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor - 3.5L GTDI










1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the ACL (Air Cleaner).

2. Position the ACL (Air Cleaner) -to-RH turbocharger intake tube aside. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components- Exploded View in Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

3. Remove the ground wire-to-engine front cover bolt.

4. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.

5. Remove and discard the CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature) sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).


6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Do not reuse the CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature) sensor. Install a new sensor.