Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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The engine is cold.

-- Quickly open the coolant expansion tank cap -arrow- and release any remaining pressure in the cooling system and then close it again until it locks.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to catch any escaping coolant.

To prevent coolant loss, immediately insert the new Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62- in the connection.

-- Remove the bolts -2-, and remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62- -3-.