Partially drain engine cooling system as outlined in Section 03-03.
Disconnect battery ground cable (14301)
.
Disconnect fuel charging wiring (9D930)
from engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT sensor) (12A648)
.
On 3.8L engines, remove engine coolant temperature sensor
from hot water heater elbow connection (18599)
. On 5.0L SFI engines, remove engine coolant temperature sensor
from heater tube located on lower intake manifold (9424)
.
To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten engine coolant temperature sensor
to 12-17 Nm
(9-13 lb-ft).