6.7L Diesel

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Fig 1: Engine Cover, Bolts & Oil Dipstick

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WARNING:

Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.

Disconnect both negative battery cables.
Remove the engine oil dip stick (3).
Remove fasteners (1, 4) and the engine cover (2).
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the EGR crossover tube. Refer to TUBE, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), CROSSOVER, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: ECT Sensor Shield & Bolts
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Remove bolts (1) and the heat shield (1).

Fig 3: ECT Sensor Wire Harness Connector
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Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor wire harness connector (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (6.7L Diesel)
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Remove the ECT sensor (1) from the cylinder head.