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EFI Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (1GR-FE): Replacement

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  (See PRECAUTION )
  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER  (See REPLACEMENT  )
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY  (See REPLACEMENT  )
  6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  (See REPLACEMENT )
  7. DISCONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSY NO.2  (See REPLACEMENT )
  8. REMOVE E.F.I. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, remove the water temperature sensor and gasket.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
      G03081625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL E.F.I. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, install the water temperature sensor with a new gasket.

      Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector.
      Fig 2: Connecting Connector
      G03081626Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSY NO.2  (See REPLACEMENT )
  11. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  (See REPLACEMENT )
  12. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY  (See REPLACEMENT  )
  13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL  (See PRECAUTION )

    Torque: 3.9 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in..lbf) 

  14. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  15. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKAGE  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  16. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  17. INSTALL V-BANK COVER  (See REPLACEMENT  )