Sensor, Coolant Temperature: Removal: 3.6L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (1) wire harness connector.
- Release the lock tab on the bottom of the ECT.
- Rotate the ECT a 1/4 turn counter clockwise and remove the ECT sensor (1).