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.

-- Quickly open the coolant reservoir cap and release any remaining pressure in the cooling system and then close it again.

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

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

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-.