Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Installation

2009 Toyota Camry HybridSECTION Installation
  1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Install a new gasket onto the engine coolant temperature sensor.
    2. Using SST, install the engine coolant temperature sensor.

      SST 09817-33190 

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor And Gasket
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    3. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. ADD COOLANT (for Engine)  (See COOLANT (FOR ENGINE) )
  6. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine)  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  7. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
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