Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

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Using SST, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor from water outlet sub-assembly.

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Gasket

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NOTE:

If the engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

Remove the gasket from the engine coolant temperature sensor.