ECT Coolant Sensor Replacement

[BenBrausen]

How do I get at the ECT sensor to replace it? I don't know how I'd even get a 1 inch wrench in there to remove it. doh Is there some kinda trick to it??

 

[projectSHO89]

Use a socket.

Steve

 

[Rockledge]

Replaced mine a few months ago. A crows foot socket at the end of a 6-8" extension worked well for me.

Put a dash of pipe sealing paste or a strip of teflon tape on the threads of the new sensor before you install it.

You should also drain a little coolant out of the system and disconnect the battery before replacing the sensor.



<small>[ December 04, 2003, 06:29 AM: Message edited by: Rockledge ]</small>

 

[yamahaSHO]

If you cannot get your socket around the connector, use a flat blade screwdriver and break it off... Then you should be able to slide the socket right on it.

EDIT: I tried a deep well socket... It just was not deep enough frown

<small>[ December 04, 2003, 06:38 AM: Message edited by: yamahaSHO ]</small>

 

[Ishodu]

When I did mine I just used a deep socket on a 1/2" drive ratchet. Not alot of room but enough to do the job.

 

[AutoSHO]

Ishodu:
When I did mine I just used a deep socket on a 1/2" drive ratchet. Not alot of room but enough to do the job.

Same here, worked like a charm.