coolant temperature sensor removal

2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
100,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHIP HOLDSWORTH
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i have the GXP model. i need to know where the coolant temperature sensor is located, and the best way to remove and replace it. thank you
Sep 4, 2017 at 7:34 AM
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JDL
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Hope the picture orientation is good enough? Two wire connector, wire colors, orange and yellow. You need proper size socket.
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Sep 4, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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JDL
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Sorry, the first post was wrong engine size. Two wire connector, orange and black, wire colors.
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Sep 4, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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