Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The ECT sensor is screwed into the inlet
manifold.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Partially drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug.
5 Unscrew the sensor from the inlet manifold.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion top-up the cooling system as
described in “Weekly checks”.
See also:
Cylinder head - removal and refitting
Removal
Note: On HCS engines, cylinder head bolts
may be used a total of three times (including
initial fit) and must be suitably marked to
indicate each removal operation. A new
cylinder head ga ...
Specifications
System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt, negative earth
Bulbs Wattage
Headlamp:
Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Front and rear brake pad/shoe check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6
months)
1 Firmly apply the handbrake, then jack up
the front and rear of the car and support it
securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and
vehicle support”).
2 For a quick check, the front brake disc pads
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