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Removing and installing A/C thermal switch -F163- and third speed coolant Fan Control (FC) thermal switch -F165- (2.8 liter VR6 engine code AAA)

CAUTION: Cooling system may be under pressure. Relieve system pressure before removing any engine coolant temperature sensors or switches.
  1. - Clip
  2. - Engine coolant regulator housing
  3. - O -ring
  4. - A/C cut -out thermal switch -F163- and third speed coolant fan control thermal switch -F165-, brown
  5. - Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor -G2- and after-run coolant fan control thermal switch -F87 -, yellow
  6. - Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-, blue
    • Carefully relieve cooling system pressure.
    • Disconnect harness connector from thermal switch -4-.
    • Remove clip -1- and pull thermal switch from housing.
    • Install in reverse order of removal.
    7. Fig 1: Removing A/C Thermal Switch F163 And Third Speed Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch F165
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NOTE: Refill coolant to proper level after removing and installing A/C switches or sensors.
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