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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Coolant Temp Sensor

On my 2005 F250 with 5.4l 3 valve, I was getting false readings on coolant, so we changed the CHT, and are now trying to change the actual coolant temp sensor, can anyone tell me where this is located? Normally I find them on the thermostat housing, but its not there......
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT)
Removal and Installation

Sensor
1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional
Material
information, refer to Section 303-01A (5.4L) or
Section 303-01B (6.8L).

Item Specification
High Temperature Nickel ESE-M12A4-A

2. Disconnect the cylinder head temperature

Anti-Seize Lubricant
Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor

XL-2
electrical connector.

3. Remove the CHT sensor and discard.

To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Coat the new CHT sensor threads with high
temperature nickel anti-seize lubricant prior
to installation.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item Part Number Description
1 — Cylinder Head Temperature
(CHT) sensor electrical
connector (part of 12B637)
2 6G004 CHT sensor
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