Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor removal/installation

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.)