Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Hose Components

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the air guide hose.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- at the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-.

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Valve Control Module Electrical Connector And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the Throttle Valve Control Module - J338-.

-- Remove the intake manifold support; to do so, remove the nut -2- and bolt -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Manifold Support, Nut And Bolt

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NOTE:

Different Coolant Temperature Sensors -G62- may be installed, depending on the version.

Inserted Version

Fig 4: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor G62 Electrical Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.

NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Press the locking mechanisms -arrows- and remove the clip.

-- Remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62- -2-.

Threaded Version

Fig 5: Identifying ECT Sensor And Retaining Plate

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

NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the retaining plate -1-.

-- Remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.