2016 Mazda 6 Grand TouringFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

ECT Sensor No. 1

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  4. Pull out the evaporative hose No. 1 from the catch tank and set it aside.
    Fig 1: Pulling Out Evaporative Hose No. 1 From Catch Tank
    G10985606Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull out the ventilation hose from the air hose and set it aside.
    Fig 2: Pulling Out Ventilation Hose From Air Hose
    G10985607Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the clips and loosen the wiring harness.
    Fig 3: Removing Clips
    G10985608Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the ECT sensor No. 1 connector.
  8. Remove the ECT sensor No. 1 using the SST  .
    Fig 4: Removing ECT Sensor No. 1 Using SST
    G10985609Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
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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.