Removal & Installation (V12)
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Coolant temperature sensor is located under front cable duct on water pump housing. Turn ignition off. Remove non-return valve on cylinders No. 1-6. See NON-RETURN VALVE . Disconnect sensor electrical connector. Remove temperature sensor. See Fig 1. To install, reverse removal procedure.