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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
    G12170399Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the spring clip (A), and then pull the sensor from the water temperature control assembly.
Fig 2: Locating Spring Clip
G12170400Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION: Note that engine coolant may flow out of the water temperature control assembly when removing the sensor.
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