Sensor, Coolant Temperature: Removal: 5.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor & Thermostat (5.7L)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:

Viscous fan, fan shroud and electric cooling fan removed for clarity.

Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
WARNING:
Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (2).
Remove the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (2) from the water pump assembly.