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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2008COMMANDER OVERLAND, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSENGINE & AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEMENGINESENSOR-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUREREMOVALREMOVAL-5.7L
2008 Jeep Commander Overland, 4WD
Sensor-Engine Coolant Temperature: Removal: Removal-5.7L
2008 Jeep Commander Overland, 4WDSECTION Removal-5.7L
| 1 - TOP OF AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR |
| 2 - ECT SENSOR LOCATION |
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor on the 5.7L engine is located under the air conditioning compressor. It is installed into a water jacket at the front of the cylinder block.
| 1 - FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD |
| 2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR |
| 3 - ECT SENSOR |
WARNING:
Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature sensor.
- Partially drain the cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove accessory drive belt. See REMOVAL .
- Carefully unbolt air conditioning compressor from front of engine. Do not disconnect any A/C hoses from compressor. Temporarily support compressor to gain access to ECT sensor. Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - SERVICE INFORMATION for information.
- Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
- Remove sensor from cylinder block.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.