Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G2278272): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Jaguar F-Pace and 2022 Jaguar F-Pace. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the engine coolant temperature sensor while the system is hot.
Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.

Remove the engine cover.
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL .
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
Remove the engine undershield.
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD - INGENIUM I4 2.0L DIESEL AJ21/INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL/INGENIUM I6 3.0L DIESEL/INGENIUM I6 3.0L PETROL .
Drain the coolant system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING (G1998221) .
See Figure

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Disconnect the electrical connector from the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.
See Figure

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- Remove the ECT sensor clip.
- Remove the ECT sensor.