Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
Disconnect the connector from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector For Disconnection
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Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.