Sensor, Coolant Temperature: Removal: 3.6L
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor on the 3.6L engine is located in the water jacket at rear of the cylinder head on the left side of the engine.
WARNING:
Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.
NOTE:
Do not waste reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect the ECT sensor wire harness connector (1).
- Remove the ECT sensor (2) from the cylinder head.