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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. 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.

3. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR




a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.

SST 09817-33190

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR




a. Install a new gasket onto the sensor.
b. Using SST, install the sensor.

SST 09817-33190

Torque: 19.6 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

c. Connect the sensor connector.

2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
4. CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKAGE
5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.