Mazda 6 Quiz
Fuel and emission control systems

Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor removal/installation

In this manual: Fuel and emission control systems
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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Warning
  • When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.

1. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)

2. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.


3. Remove the ECT sensor.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque 10-14 N·m
{1.02-1.42 kgf·m, 7.38-10.32 ft·lbf}

5. Refill the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)

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