Removal [08/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Refer to PRECAUTION [05/2018 - ]
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - STEP 2
- REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
See step 1
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
See step 3
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - STEP 17
- REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
- Using SST, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor from the cylinder head sub-assembly.
- SST: 09817-33191
NOTE:If the engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Remove the gasket from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.