How to Replace Coolant Temperature Sensor 2012-2018 Nissan Altima 2.5L 4L

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This video shows you how to install a new coolant temperature sensor from TRQ on your 2012-2018 Nissan Altima (2.5L L4). The coolant temperature sensor sends important information to your vehicle’s computer to manage the efficiency and safety of your vehicle’s engine. A failed sensor could cause damage or overheating.

This repair was done on a 2016 Nissan Altima Base 2.5L Sedan 4-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2012 Nissan Altima
2013 Nissan Altima
2014 Nissan Altima
2015 Nissan Altima
2016 Nissan Altima
2017 Nissan Altima
2018 Nissan Altima

Tools you will need:
• Coolant Funnel Set
• Safety Glasses
• Drain Pan
• Wheel Chocks

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[pablosaldana]

Can i remove the sensor without draining the coolant?

[MarkMarkel-ye]

I'm working on 3.5 are they differen? That'd a 2.5

[Kevvoo.]

Right on top of the sensor plug is another wiring that goes down where does that goes to I can seem to find where mines goes to because I can’t see no other plug

[elliscarter]

can u replace without draining out coolant

[JRgorillah]

What was the purpose of changing the sensor?