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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Use care when handling the coolant sensor. Damage to the coolant sensor will affect the operation of the fuel control system.
  1. Drain the cooling system to a level below the engine cooling temperature (ECT) sensor. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
  2. Disconnect the ECT sensor electrical connector (5).
  3. Fig 1: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt, ECT Sensor Electrical Connector, Negative Battery Cable & Harness Ground (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)
    GM1235684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the ECT sensor.
  5. Fig 2: View Of ECT Sensor
    GM855737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.