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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001LANDCRUISER V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCOOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCH (FOR COMPUTER)SERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Toyota Landcruiser V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair
2001 Toyota Landcruiser V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
4. DISCONNECT THROTTLE BODY FROM INTAKE MANIFOLDS
a. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the throttle body from the intake manifold.
c. Remove the gasket.
5. REMOVE ECT SENSOR
a. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
b. Remove the ECT sensor and gasket.
6. REINSTALL ECT SENSOR
a. Install a new gasket and the ECT sensor.
Torque: 20.4 N.m (208 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
7. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY TO INTAKE MANIFOLDS
a. Install a new gasket and the throttle body with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body.
8. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
9. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
10. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
4. DISCONNECT THROTTLE BODY FROM INTAKE MANIFOLDS
a. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the throttle body from the intake manifold.
c. Remove the gasket.
5. REMOVE ECT SENSOR
a. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
b. Remove the ECT sensor and gasket.
6. REINSTALL ECT SENSOR
a. Install a new gasket and the ECT sensor.
Torque: 20.4 N.m (208 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
7. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY TO INTAKE MANIFOLDS
a. Install a new gasket and the throttle body with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body.
8. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
9. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
10. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER
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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.