Sensor-Engine Coolant Temperature: Removal: Removal-5.7L/6.1L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (3) on the 5.7L/6.1L engine is located under the air conditioning compressor. It is installed into a water jacket at the front of the cylinder block.
WARNING:
Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.
- Partially drain the cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove accessory drive belt. See REMOVAL .
- Carefully unbolt air conditioning compressor from front of engine. Do not disconnect any A/C hoses from compressor. Temporarily support compressor to gain access to ECT sensor (3).
- Disconnect electrical connector (2) from sensor (3).
- Remove sensor (3) from cylinder block.