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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.
    Fig 1: View Of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connectors
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  1. Drain the cooling system to a level below the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the appropriate ECT sensor.
  3. Fig 2: View Of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors
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  4. Remove the appropriate ECT sensor (1).