Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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Engine is cold.

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

-- Remove the front engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 2: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62- Location

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NOTE: Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Remove the retaining clip -2- and the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.

NOTE: Ignore -arrow-.