Removal; Engine Temperature Sensor (Et) - Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual

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ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ET)

GENERAL
The Engine Temperature Sensor (ET Sensor), located in the
rear cylinder head, monitors the engine temperature close to
the combustion chamber. In addition to aiding the ECM in
monitoring the operation of the engine, it is also used to warn
the operator of potentially damaging temperatures by causing
the CHECK ENGINE lamp to blink during operation.

REMOVAL

PART NUMBER
SNAP-ON M3503B ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
SOCKET
1. Remove seat.
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove intake cover assembly. See
COVER.
4. Remove air cleaner cover. See
ASSEMBLY.
5. Remove right upper tie bar fastener. Rotate tie bar to
provide access to sensor.
NOTES
Lightning/Ulysses models: Remove fastener securing rear
wire guide to underside of frame to provide access to
temperature sensor.
Do not pull on engine temperature sensor wiring. Excess
strain to sensor wiring will cause sensor damage.
6. See Figure 4-17. Disconnect engine temperature sensor
connector [90] above rear cylinder head.
NOTE
See Figure 4-18. All Buell engines come equipped with a piece
of conduit approximately 3.94 in. (100mm) long to protect the
engine temperature sensor lead from chafing on the inside of
the rocker box. The conduit will be able to slide as much as 5
inches in order to move it out of the way to use the special
socket to remove and install the sensor.
7. Slide rubber boot up ET sensor wire.
8. Remove sensor from rear cylinder head using ENGINE
TEMPERATURE SENSOR SOCKET (Part No. SNAP-ON
M3503B).
TOOL NAME
2.38 INTAKE
4.3 AIR CLEANER
sm00232
Figure 4-16. Location of Engine Temperature Sensor in
Rear Cylinder Head
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Figure 4-17. Engine Temperature Sensor Connector [90]
(Typical)
2009 XB Service: Fuel System 4-13
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