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 .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and push the left air duct pipe slightly to the left.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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NOTE:

Place a cleaning cloth underneath to catch any coolant leaking out.

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

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