Fuel Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE WORKING ON OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.







3. Disconnect the fuel temperature sensor electrical connector.







4. Remove the fuel temperature sensor retaining clip.







5. Remove the fuel temperature sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE: Lubricate the new seal and O-ring seals with clean engine oil.