Repair procedures: Removal

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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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Remove the spring clip (A), and then pull the sensor from the water temperature control assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Clip
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CAUTION: Note that engine coolant may be flowed out from the water temperature control assembly when removing the sensor.
Supplement the engine coolant.
Refer to COOLANT .