Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover -Arrows-

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-- Briefly open the coolant reservoir cap to reduce the residual pressure in the coolant system.

-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the 4 bolts one after the other -arrows-.

NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

Vehicles through 05/2010:

Fig 2: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor On Radiator Outlet -G83- -2-

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Remove the clamp and remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

Vehicles from 06/2010:

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp -1- & Electrical Connector -3-

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-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the retaining clip -2- and the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the o-ring.

Insert the new Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83- immediately in the connection to prevent coolant loss.

-- Check the coolant level, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .