2006 Lexus IS 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  COOLANT  ) 
  15. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  17. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  19. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
    2. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
    3. Remove the gasket from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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