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Temperature sensor, coolant

Temperature sensor, coolant

To remove



1. Open the expansion tank pressure cap and release the overpressure, then tighten the pressure cap.

2. Remove the engine cover.

3. Unplug the temperature sensor connector.

4. Position a container under the engine and remove the temperature sensor. Try to fit the new temperature sensor as quickly as possible.


To fit



1. Fit the new temperature sensor using a new seal.

Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft).

2. Plug in the temperature sensor connector.

3. Fit the engine cover.

4. Fill coolant, check for system leaks and bleed as follows:

Note

AC/ACC must be shut off.


Connect exhaust hoses to both engine exhaust system and auxiliary heater exhaust system and start the engine.

Start the parking heater with the diagnostics tool (Body, SID, Activate, Heater). The parking heater shuts off when the engine reaches 80°C or if one leaves the parking heater menu.

Check that there is a continuous coolant flow in the hose from the thermostat housing to the expansion tank.

Run the engine until the thermostat has opened.