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Removal & Installation

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  1. Drain cooling system until coolant level is below cylinder head. Disconnect Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor harness connector. ECT sensor is located near front of engine and contains a Black/Light Blue wire and Tan/Black wire in harness connector. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .
  2. Remove ECT sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten engine coolant temperature sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING  under COOLING SYSTEM.
Fig 1: Locating CMP Sensor & ECT Sensor (2.7L)
G00030251Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Fig 2: Locating CMP Sensor & ECT Sensor (3.5L)
G00030252Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION