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# ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag activation.

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

1. Remove the radiator cap.

1. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and radiator drain plug, and then drain the coolant.

   HINT:
     Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.

1. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.

1. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the 2 bolts and intake air connector.

4. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

1. Disconnect the starter connector.

1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

1. Remove the clutch release cylinder (Click here).

1. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.

5. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY

1. Disconnect the throttle control motor & throttle position sensor connector.

1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and throttle body.

1. Remove the gasket.

6. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.

1. Disconnect the VSV hose and connector for EVAP.

1. Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts, intake manifold and gasket.

7. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1. Disconnect the sensor connector.

1. Remove the sensor.

1. Remove the gasket from the sensor.