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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Remove the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the ECT sensor.
    Fig 1: Removing ECT Sensor
    G02761801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.