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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Use care when handling the coolant sensor. Damage to the coolant sensor will affect the operation of the fuel control system.
    Fig 1: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1870783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system to a level below the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
  2. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L) or Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Generator Replacement (6.6L) .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the appropriate ECT sensor.
  4. Fig 2: View Of ECT Sensors
    GM1870784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the appropriate ECT sensor (1).