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2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (3MZ-FE): Replacement

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) 
  2. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR 
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  ENGINE COOLANT (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
    2. Using a deep socket wrench 19, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.
      Fig 1: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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  5. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Using a deep socket wrench 19, install a new gasket and the engine coolant temperature sensor.

      Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
  6. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) 

    Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

  7. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (see  ENGINE COOLANT (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  8. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  9. INSTALL RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR 
  10. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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