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Where is coolant sensor located?

BoulderT4R

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My emissions warning night came on and the code reader said it’s a faulty coolant temperature sensor (2021 model year).
Does anyone know where the coolant sensor is located and how difficult it would be replace?
 
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Here are the instructions for replacing it. It says that the difficulty level is B and that it takes 1.1 hours. It doesn't look bad at all. It notes that you may lose a little bit of coolant. Key is to not remove the radiator cap or the overflow cap so that you lose as little as possible. It also warns you to not drop the new sensor.
 

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My emissions warning night came on and the code reader said it’s a faulty coolant temperature sensor (2021 model year).
Does anyone know where the coolant sensor is located and how difficult it would be replace?
Coolant temperature sensor is part of engine emissions system. Check with dealer for mileage or time warranty.
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Coolant temperature sensor is part of engine emissions system. Check with dealer for mileage or time warranty.
YUP, exactly. Covered by the Emissions (are you still applicable?) warranty.

EDIT: About 90% of the sensors that can make the tailpipe output dirtier or have the engine consume more fuel while XX sensor is bad, is covered by the federal emissions warranty that EVERY manufacturer in N. America must provide.

Check the back of your owners manuals.
 




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