Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Engine Cover - 5.0L, Vehicles Without: Supercharger Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling - Vehicles Without: Supercharger
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NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Lift the tang and rotate the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor counter-clockwise.

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.