2.0L Diesel

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Fig 1: Engine Cover

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The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor on the 2.0L engine is installed at the front of the cylinder head below the vacuum pump located on the EGR coolant control valve housing.

WARNING:

Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.

NOTE:

Do not waste reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the engine cover (1).
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 2: Cooling Temperature Sensor & Wire Harness Connector
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Disconnect the ECT sensor wire harness connector (1).
Remove the ECT sensor (2).