Sender Unit - Water Temperature Indicator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor from the intake manifold.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (4.2L)
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Fig 2: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (4.6L)
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Fig 3: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (7.3L)
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