Removal [06/2018 - 10/2019]: Procedure

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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

REMOVE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor connector.

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Using SST, remove the engine oil temperature sensor from the cylinder block sub-assembly.

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NOTE:

If the engine oil temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

Remove the gasket from the engine oil temperature sensor.