How to Replace Coolant Temperature Sensor 1995-2000 Chevy Tahoe
Created on: 2014-03-31
Watch this video to learn how to fix your coolant temperature sensor. The experts at 1A Auto show you how to replace the sensor on your 95-99 Chevy C1500 or K1500 pickup truck, Tahoe, or Suburban.
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step 1 :Draining the Coolant
- Remove the radiator cap
- Raise and secure the vehicle
- Have a drain pan ready
- Twist the drain plug out with needle nose pliers
- Allow the coolant to drain
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step 2 :Removing the Coolant Temperature Sensor
- Disconnect the temperature sensor wiring harness with a flat blade screwdriver
- Remove the sensor with a 19mm socket and ratchet
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step 3 :Installing the New Coolant Temperature Sensor
- Insert the new temperature sensor
- Tighten the sensor with a 19mm socket and ratchet
- Connect the temperature sensor wiring harness
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step 4 :Refilling the Coolant
- Tighten the drain plug
- Add coolant to the radiator using a funnel
- Twist on the radiator cap
Tools needed
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Funnel
Socket Extensions
Jack Stands
19mm Socket
Drain Pan
Ratchet
Floor Jack
Needle nose pliers
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In this video we're going to show you how to replace the engine coolant temperature sensor on this 1996 Chevy Tahoe. It's the same part and process on these Tahoes from '95 to 2000. The items you'll need for this are a new coolant temperature sensor from 1AAuto.com, a 19 mm socket and ratchet, a pair of pliers, jack and jack stands, drip pan, coolant, a funnel, and a flat blade screwdriver.
Start off by removing your radiator cap. Then raise your vehicle and right here is the drain plug. You want to turn this and the coolant will start pouring. Using a pair of pliers twist that drain plug. Make sure your drip pan is underneath and let your coolant drain out. Your temperature sensor is located right here. Just pry down on the tab and pull up on the harness. Using a 19 mm socket and ratchet remove the sensor. On the right is the old temperature sensor.
On the left is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see that they're identical and they're going to fit exactly the same. Put your new temperature sensor into place and twist it in. You want to tighten this until it's nice and firm. It doesn't actually have to be seated to the top of the threading. Reconnect your harness. Tighten up your drain plug and then, using a funnel, replace the coolant and replace your radiator cap and you're all set.
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