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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM (H6DO))ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORREMOVAL
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal
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  1. Remove the collector cover.
    NOTE: Follow these procedures for removal of the collector cover.
    1. Lift up the rear side holding two positions (A).
    2. Lift up the front side holding two positions (B) while moving it in the forward direction of the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
      G06651504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Drain engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  4. Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
    G06651227Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
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