Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not use silicone based sprays or lubricants on any components installed onto or around the diesel exhaust system or intake air distribution and filtering system. Silicone reacts with the Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) sensors and may cause permanent damage to the NOx senors.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: If necessary, lubricate the EGT sensor with penetrating and lock lubricant to ease removal.

NOTE: Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor wiring harness routing and position of retainers varies by wheelbase, frame width and length. Typical shown others similar.

NOTE: If the (EGT) sensor bends during installation, do not straighten the sensor. The EGT sensor will be damaged if it is straightened. Discard the sensor and install a new one.

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 11

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the pin-type retainer. Remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Disconnect electrical connector and remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
Material: Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant / XL-1

Torque: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

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Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 12
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the pin-type retainer. Remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Disconnect the electrical connector and harness retainer. Remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
Material: Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant / XL-1

Torque: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 13
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the pin-type retainer. Remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Disconnect the electrical connector and harness retainer. Remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
Material: Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant / XL-1

Torque: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 14
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the pin-type retainer. Remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Disconnect electrical connector and remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
Material: Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant / XL-1

Torque: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY