Where is the Coolant Temperature Sensors Located and How to Replace It on a Subaru Forester?

The ECT sensor is located beneath the rear right intake manifold runner, just above the rear right part of the engine block for non-turbocharged models from 2000 to 2004. It is screwed into the backside of the coolant passage that's bolted to the top of the block. Disconnect negative battery terminal cable. Partially drain engine coolant below sensor level. Remove air intake duct and air filter housing. Disconnect ECT sensor electrical connector. Unscrew ECT sensor from coolant passage.Remove and replace.Authors must wrap Teflon tape around threads to prevent leakage of coolant at threads.Installation is just like removal.Fill cooling system back up with antifreeze.The ECT sensor on turbocharged models and 2005+ non-turbocharged models is situated under alternator, ontop of the engine block. Disconnect negative battery terminal cable.A portion of coolant should be drained to keep it lower than this sensors.The Engine Cover should be removed in Legacy and Outback Turbo Charged Models (from 2005) as well as Foresters (from 2006). Remove alternator if fitted.Disengage the electrical connector attached to this sensor.Unscrew out ECT Sensor.After removing it again, I must use Teflon tape around its thread points so that no more coolant comes out during installation.This step will reverse what has been done before.Refilling of cooling system should be done afterwards.

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Subaru Forester Sensor Assembly Temperature
Part Number: 22630AA140
$29.62 MSRP: $42.93
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Temperature; Coolant Temp Sensor, Temp Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2013 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Coolant Temperature Sensor
Part Number: 22630AA230
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- Other Name: Temp Sensor; Engine Coolant
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, XT, XT Limited | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo
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Subaru Forester Sensor Assembly Temp
Part Number: 22630AA161
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Temperature; Coolant Temp Sensor, Temp Sensor
- Replaces: 22630AA160, 22630AA100, 22630AA11A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2008 Subaru Forester | Base, Forester Sports, L, L.L.Bean, S, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Temperature Sensor
Part Number: 22630AA041
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Temperature; Coolant Temp Sensor, Temp Sensor
- Replaces: 22630AA040
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO)
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Subaru Forester Sensor Assembly Temperature
Part Number: 22630AA270
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- Other Name: Sensor Ay Temperature
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- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Temperature Sensor
Part Number: 22630AA100
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Temperature
- Replaced by: 22630AA161
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2003 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S, X, XS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Sensor Assembly Temp
Part Number: 22630AA160
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Temperature
- Replaced by: 22630AA161
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Subaru Forester | X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Sen Assembly-Temp
Part Number: 22630AA300
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- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Temperature Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 22630AA290
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- Other Name: Temperature Sensor Ay
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- 2022-2025 Subaru Forester | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Subaru Forester Temperature Sensor
Part Number: 21203AA030
$32.49 MSRP: $47.08
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- Other Name: Gauge Assembly-Thermo; Temp Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO)

Subaru Forester Coolant Temperature Sensors

Subaru Forester Coolant Temperature Sensors observe the temperature of the engine's coolant so the motor can operate at its optimal efficiency. Coolant Temperature Sensors function like thermometers placed in the cooling passages. The information is sensed in real time and fed into the vehicle's control module. This information can determine fuel delivery and timing. All Forester models use this same simple principle, and the quoted information makes no mention of any alternative setups, so owners experience one tried and true type instead of numerous different Coolant Temperature Sensors. The sole purpose of this sensor is to read coolant heat, so no additional complication is deemed necessary, while the same basic Coolant Temperature Sensors unit is applied throughout the Subaru lineup. If a sensor fails to transmit accurate information, efficiency can be lost or the engine can perform outside of its ideal conditions. This underlines the importance of properly functioning Coolant Temperature Sensors. With constant temperature feedback, these parts allow the Forester to be sufficiently reliable, fuel friendly, and always ready for the daily grind while meeting Subaru's strict performance targets.

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Subaru Forester Coolant Temperature Sensors Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Where is the Coolant Temperature Sensors Located and How to Replace It on a Subaru Forester?
Posted by Craig J.
A:
The ECT sensor is located beneath the rear right intake manifold runner, just above the rear right part of the engine block for non-turbocharged models from 2000 to 2004. It is screwed into the backside of the coolant passage that's bolted to the top of the block. Disconnect negative battery terminal cable. Partially drain engine coolant below sensor level. Remove air intake duct and air filter housing. Disconnect ECT sensor electrical connector. Unscrew ECT sensor from coolant passage.Remove and replace.Authors must wrap Teflon tape around threads to prevent leakage of coolant at threads.Installation is just like removal.Fill cooling system back up with antifreeze.The ECT sensor on turbocharged models and 2005+ non-turbocharged models is situated under alternator, ontop of the engine block. Disconnect negative battery terminal cable.A portion of coolant should be drained to keep it lower than this sensors.The Engine Cover should be removed in Legacy and Outback Turbo Charged Models (from 2005) as well as Foresters (from 2006). Remove alternator if fitted.Disengage the electrical connector attached to this sensor.Unscrew out ECT Sensor.After removing it again, I must use Teflon tape around its thread points so that no more coolant comes out during installation.This step will reverse what has been done before.Refilling of cooling system should be done afterwards.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Nolan / Nov 17, 2024

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