Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Highlander, 2015 Toyota Highlander, and 2014 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
- Using a 19 mm union nut wrench, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor from the cylinder head sub-assembly.NOTE:
If the engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Remove the gasket from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.