Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

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NOTE:

The Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62- is installed between the intake manifold and generator in the cylinder head.

Removing

-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt for the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -- -arrow-.

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-- Remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -- on the connector -1- from the cylinder head.

-- Remove the connector from the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor --.

CAUTION:

The O-ring and the support washer can get stuck in the cylinder head. Check if the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62- is >>complete<<.

-- The following components must be on the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor --.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Temperature Control Sensor

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Support Washer
O-Ring

NOTE:

If the O-ring and the support washer are stuck in the cylinder head, they must be pulled out with a wire. To do so, bend a wire with an approximately 1.5 mm diameter that is slightly bent at the end.

Installing:

-- Coat the O-ring with coolant additive.

-- Place the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -- in the installation position and press it into the cylinder head with a suitable tool.

Install in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Tightening specification for the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -- : 5 Nm.