Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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The engine is cold.

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

-- Remove the front engine cover -bottom arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - G62-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector, Retaining Clip And Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62

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NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Remove the retaining clip -1- and the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.