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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2004SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTCOOLING SYSTEMENGINE - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCHCOOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCH (FOR COMPUTER)SERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the battery tray.
4. NOTE: Engine shown partially disassembled for clarity.
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the ECT sensor.
- Pull upward on the locking tab.
- Rotate the sensor counterclockwise and remove.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
REMOVAL
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the battery tray.
4. NOTE: Engine shown partially disassembled for clarity.
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the ECT sensor.
- Pull upward on the locking tab.
- Rotate the sensor counterclockwise and remove.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.