Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -- Removal |
| 1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
- 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.
Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.
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.
| 2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 nuts and cover.
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| 3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and air cleaner inlet.
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| 4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector (*1).
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Disconnect the purge VSV connector (*2).
Disconnect the 2 purge VSV vacuum hoses (*3).
Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp (*4).
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.
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Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
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Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner cap.
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Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
| 5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the hose clamp.
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Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
| 6. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
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Using SST, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.
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