Removal - SRT

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Partially drain the cooling system. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove the engine cover. Grasp both corners of the engine cover and pull up firmly. (Refer to ENGINE - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Identifying Air Pump Tube Assembly & Air Pump Tube Retaining Bolts
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Remove the air pump tube retaining bolts (2).
Remove the air pump tube assembly from the engine (1). (Refer to EMISSIONS CONTROL/AIR INJECTION/AIR PUMP INLET TUBE - REMOVAL) .

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Accessory Drive Belt
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Release the tension on the accessory drive belt.
Remove the accessory drive belt from the accessory drive belt idler pulley.

Fig 4: Identifying Supercharger Idler Pulley Retaining Bolts
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Remove the supercharger idler pulley upper retaining bolt (1) and lower retaining bolt (2).
Remove the supercharger idler pulley.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor & Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley
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Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley (2) to gain access to the engine coolant temperature sensor (1).

Fig 6: Disconnecting/Connecting Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Harness Connector
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Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor (1) harness connector.

Fig 7: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Retaining Clip
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Pull up on the engine coolant temperature sensor retaining clip (1) and slide the engine coolant temperature sensor out of the housing.
Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor from the engine.