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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2006SEQUOIA 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTION
2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
Engine Temperature Sensor: Testing and Inspection
2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor:
INSPECTION
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY COVER
3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
4. DISCONNECT THROTTLE BODY FROM INTAKE MANIFOLDS
a. Remove the nut and 3 bolts, and disconnect the throttle body from the intake manifold.
5. REMOVE ECT SENSOR
a. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
b. Remove the ECT sensor and gasket.
6. INSPECT ECT SENSOR
a. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
Resistance:
Refer to the graph
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ECT sensor.
7. REINSTALL ECT SENSOR
a. Install a new gasket and the ECT sensor.
Torque: 19.6 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
8. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY TO INTAKE MANIFOLDS
a. Install a new gasket and the throttle body with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
9. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
10. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
11. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY COVER
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.