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Oil Temperature Sensor For ECM: Service and Repair

OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR







Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).

3. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the oil temperature sensor.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Inspect the O-ring seal and install a new O-ring seal if necessary.
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.