Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Removal(2009/01 - 2010/08)

1. Drain engine coolant

2. Remove no. 1 engine cover sub-assembly

3. Remove air cleaner inlet assembly

4. Remove air cleaner cap sub-assembly

5. Remove air cleaner case sub-assembly

6. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor

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NOTICE:

Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

1. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.

2. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and cylinder block drain cock plug, then drain the coolant.
   

   
   
   
   

   HINT:

   Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

1. Remove the 2 nuts and cover.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and air cleaner inlet.

1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector (^*1).

2. Disconnect the purge VSV connector (^*2).

3. Disconnect the 2 purge VSV vacuum hoses (^*3).

4. Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp (^*4).

5. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.

6. Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.

7. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner cap.

8. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.

1. Disconnect the hose clamp.

2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

2. Using SST, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.

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