Removing the temperature sensor Volvo V70 II facelift

Removing the temperature sensor

Remove the cap from the expansion tank.

Raise the car. Remove the lower splash guard.

Position a container under the engine drain cock. Drain the engine coolant.

Close the cock.

Install the lower splash guard.

Lower the car.

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Remove the screw holding the engine stabilizer brace to the bracket on the engine.

Undo the clamp holding the return hose for the power steering.

Remove the cross stay.

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Remove the crankcase ventilation pipe from the intake manifold. Start with the cover.

Remove the plastic hoses between the turbocharger (TC) and the charge air cooler and between the air cleaner (ACL) and the turbocharger (TC).

Remove the clamp for the intake manifold at the turbocharger (TC) for cylinders 1, 2 and 3. Detach the upper section of the pipe by turning it towards the firewall.

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Remove

1. the upper timing belt cover. Lift up the servo reservoir and place it on top of the engine. WARNING: Seal the cover for the servo reservoir. Check that no oil leaks out. Servo oil is highly inflammable.
2. the screw for the front timing belt cover. See «EXPANSION TANK»(ref-406868-S38156518612011070100000)
3. the timing belt cover. Disconnect the connector for the sensor cable.

Remove the variable valve timing solenoids and place them to one side.

Remove the screw for the cable duct.

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Remove the thermostat housing with the cable duct.

Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder block. Ensure that no dirt enters the fluid ducts.

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Secure the thermostat housing in a vise. Remove the sensor.

Note. Handle the thermostat housing carefully when securing it in the vise.