Install coolant temperature sensor

• Insert and install the coolant temperature sensor (2).
• Tighten the coolant temperature sensor (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Coolant temperature sensor at cylinder head
  Sensor	Tightening torque	18 Nm

• Connect connectors (1)  and lock.
• Make sure the connector (1)  engages audibly.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system.
  For additional information see: NOTES FOR WORKING ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .
• Loosen sealing cap (1)  .

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• Adjust the coolant level to the maximum mark (1)  in the high temperature coolant expansion tank (2).

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• Close sealing cap (1)  .
• Close the sealing cap (1)  until the arrows  align.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION FOR THE STEERING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .