Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
a. Disconnect the 2 clamps of the engine wire.
4. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the sensor and gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Install a new gasket to the sensor.
b. Install the sensor.
Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
c. Connect the sensor connector.
2. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE
a. Connect the 2 clamps of the engine wire.
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL