Water temperature sensor removal
Caution! The water temperature sensor should never be allowed to fall on a hard surface. Such a shock to the part can damage it.
Remove:
- Fuel Tank (see Fuel tank removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
- Radiator Cap
Pump out the coolant [A] in the thermostat using a syringe.
Disconnect:
- Water Temperature Sensor Connector [B]
Remove:
- Water Temperature Sensor [C]
Water temperature sensor installation
Tighten:
- Torque - Water Temperature Sensor: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m 106 in·lb)
Fill the engine with coolant and bleed the air from the cooling system (see Coolant change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).