Removal and installation
1. Drain the coolant.
2. Disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal, then remove the engine wiring harness.
3. Remove the coolant temperature sensor.
coolant temperature sensor (models with 2.0 l / 2.4 l engines). | coolant temperature sensor (models with 2.7 l engine). |
4. Apply recommended sealant to sensor threads.
- Sealant: LOCTITE 262, LOCTITE 962T, Three Bond #1324 or equivalent
5. Reinstall the coolant temperature sensor and tighten to the specified torque.
- Tightening torque: 20-40 Nm
6. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector to the engine wiring harness.
7. Connect a wire to the negative plug of the storage battery.
8. Fill the cooling system with coolant.
Examination
1. Place the measuring part of the sensor in hot coolant at a known temperature.
2. Check that the resistance of the sensor corresponds to the nominal value.
- Rated value (at 20°C): 2.31-2.59 kOhm