Engine Oil Temperature Sensor: Removal

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CAUTION: If the engine oil is spilled over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Disconnect the connector (A) from the engine oil temperature sensor, and remove the engine oil temperature sensor from the chain cover using the ST.
NOTE: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20099PA000) can also be used.

Preparation tool:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

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