Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Removing and Installing

Removing

Briefly open the coolant expansion tank cap to reduce residual pressure in the cooling system.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Engine Cover

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Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamps For Left Air Guide Hose

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Fig 3: Removing Right Air Guide Hose

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Fig 4: Identifying Vacuum Hose And Bolts

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Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62

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Remove electrical connectors - 2 - from bracket.
Disconnect electrical connector - 1 - on Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62.
Remove retaining clip - 3 - and remove Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

To avoid coolant loss, insert new Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62 immediately and secure it with retaining clip.
Replace O-ring.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Air duct to intake manifold	9