Sensor-Engine Coolant Temperature: Removal: Removal-5.7L

Fig 1: ECT Location 5.7L

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1 - TOP OF AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR

2 - ECT SENSOR LOCATION

The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor on the 5.7L engine is located under the air conditioning compressor. It is installed into a water jacket at the front of the cylinder block.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - 5.7L

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1 - FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD

2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

3 - ECT SENSOR

WARNING: Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.

Partially drain the cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove accessory drive belt. See REMOVAL .
Carefully unbolt air conditioning compressor from front of engine. Do not disconnect any A/C hoses from compressor. Temporarily support compressor to gain access to ECT sensor. Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - SERVICE INFORMATION article for information.
Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
Remove sensor from cylinder block.