Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair

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Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor - 3.5L GTDI

1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the ACL. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe and Air Cleaner.

2. Position the ACL-to-RH turbocharger intake tube aside. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View in Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Intake Air System Components - Exploded View.

3. Remove the ground wire-to-engine front cover bolt.

4. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.

5. Remove and discard the CHT sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Do not reuse the CHT sensor. Install a new sensor.