Section 13-05: Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Coolant Temperature Gauges/Warning Indicators
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Temperature Sender



Removal and Installation




  1. Disconnect the lead wire from the temperature sender.

     WARNING: NEVER REMOVE THE RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM HOT COOLANT OR STEAM BLOW OUT (AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE COOLING SYSTEM OR ENGINE). SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE AND WAIT UNTIL IT HAS COOLED. EVEN THEN, USE EXTREME CARE WHEN REMOVING THE CAP FROM A HOT RADIATOR. WRAP A THICK CLOTH AROUND THE CAP AND TURN IT SLOWLY TO THE FIRST STOP. STEP BACK WHILE THE PRESSURE IS RELEASED FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM. WHEN CERTAIN ALL THE PRESSURE HAS BEEN RELEASED, PRESS DOWN ON THE CAP WITH A CLOTH, TURN AND REMOVE IT.

  1. Remove the radiator pressure cap to release pressure and install cap.
  1. Remove the temperature sender.
  1. Prepare new sender for installation by applying Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A (ESG-M4G194-A and ESR-M18P7-A) or equivalent to the threads.
  1. Install new temperature sender and connect lead wire.
  1. Check the coolant level and start engine. Check the temperature system functions.