Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (Freelander 2)

Removal

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to procedure: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtration - 3.2L NA - I6, Removal and Installation).

2. Remove the engine trim. Refer to procedure: Engine Cover - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4 (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).

3. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to procedure: Draining/Filling Coolant and Bleeding the Cooling System (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, General Procedures).

4. Raise the vehicle.

WARNING: Never work on or under a vehicle that is supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

5.

Prepare to collect any leaking coolant. A new O-ring must be installed.

6.

NOTE: Remove and discard the O-ring.

Installation

1. Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector.

2. Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

CAUTION: A new O-ring must be installed.

3. Connect the heater outlet pipe.

4. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to procedure: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtration - 3.2L NA - I6, Removal and Installation).

5. Install the engine cover. Refer to the procedure: Engine Cover - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4 (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).

6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to procedure: Draining/Filling Coolant and Bleeding the Cooling System (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, General Procedures).