coolant temperature sensor location

[rickya91]

Does anyone know where the coolant temperature sensor is located on a '98 Forester L?

 

[Gilles Gour]

Does anyone know where the coolant temperature sensor is located on a '98 Forester L?

Probably at the same place it is on my 96 Legacy, just under the right
rear (passenger side) intake manifold. From the PCV valve, look down and
towards the front of the car. It screws horizontaly and not verticaly
It's in a rather tight location: you will have to remove the PCV valve
hose and push aside sone other smaller hoses and electrical wires to get
to it. I remplaced mine. Took a ratchet extension with a swivel joint.
Good luck!

 

[Felix Crashalot]

Thanks for telling the replacement technique. The CE light turns on
intermittently and the OBD code of my Legacy 95 says that this sensor
is out of range. I knew it was in that area, as it is unobstructed in
my Legacy 90. But on the 95 it is all cluttered. I have the new
sensor sitting atop of my worktable since a month. I'll print that
message.