ECT Sensor 2 Replacement

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Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
Remove the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the ECT sensor 2 2P connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying ECT Sensor 2 2P Connector And O-Ring
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove ECT sensor 2 (B).
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C), then refill the radiator with engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).