Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor On Radiator Outlet -G83-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The engine is cold.

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

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

NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

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

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-- Remove the clamp -2- and remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.