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TEMPERATURE
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (H25 ENGINE) 6E2-37
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(ECT SENSOR)
Removal
1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2) Drain cooling system.
3) Disconnect coupler from ECT sensor (1).
4) Remove ECT sensor from water outlet cap (2).
Inspection
Immerse temperature sensing part of ECT sensor in water and
measure resistance between sensor terminals while heating water
gradually.
If measured resistance doesn't shown such characteristic as
shown, replace ECT sensor.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following.
D Clean mating surfaces of sensor and water outlet cap (1).
D Use new O-ring.
D Tighten ECT sensor to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
.
(a): 15 N
m (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 lb-ft)
D Connect coupler to sensor securely.
D Refill cooling system.