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Removal Procedure

NOTE: Use care when handling the coolant sensor. Damage to the coolant sensor will affect the operation of the fuel control system.
  1. Turn OFF the ignition
    Fig 1: View Of ECT Sensor Harness Connector
    GM887908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Drain the coolant to below the level of the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) .
  4. Disconnect the ECT sensor harness connector.
  5. Remove the ECT sensor.
    Fig 2: View Of ECT Sensor
    GM1247897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.