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COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
1. | Drain the engine coolant.
2. | Remove the engine harness after disconnecting the ground cable of the battery.
3. | Remove the engine coolant sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. | Apply sealant to the sensor's threads. Tighten it to the specified torque.
Recommended sealant Three bond NO. 1324 or LOCTITE 262 Tightening torque The coolant sensor : 20 ~ 40Nm (200 ~ 400kg.cm, 14 ~ 29lb.ft)
2. | Connect the coolant sensor to the harness.
3. | Connect the ground cable of battery.
4. | Refill radiator with the coolant.
INSPECTION
Check the engine coolant pipe and hose for cracks, damage and restrictions. Replace if necessary.
REASSEMBLY
Fit the O-ring in the groove of the engine coolant inlet pipe end. Wet the periphery of the O-ring with water and insert the engine coolant inlet pipe.
1. | Do not apply oil or grease to the engine coolant pipe O-ring.
2. | Keep the engine coolant pipe connections free of sand, dust, etc.
3. | Insert the engine coolant pipe into the end of the engine coolant pump inlet.
4. | Whenever installing the engine coolant inlet pipe, always replace the O-ring with a new one.