Remove coolant temperature sensor
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system
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Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
WARNING:
Hot fluids
.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Release temperature sensor (2).
- Feed out temperature sensor (2) and remove.
- Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.