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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1858010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) .
  2. Slide the electrical connector heat shield up the wiring harness.
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (9).
    4. Fig 2: View Of ECT Sensor
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  4. Remove the ECT sensor.
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