ECT Sensor 2 Replacement

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Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the engine cover (see step 1 under IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the ECT sensor 2 2P connector (A).

Fig 1: ECT Sensor 2 With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove ECT sensor 2 (B).
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C), then refill the radiator with engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ), and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.