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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 and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

NOTICE:

  Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

1. Drain the coolant by removing the reservoir cap and, using a wrench, remove the vent plug.

1. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and the radiator drain cock plug.

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

3. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1. Disconnect the sensor connector.

1. Remove the sensor.

1. Remove the gasket from the sensor.