Oil Temperature Sensor For ECM: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) Sensor









Removal and Installation

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

2. Remove the engine cover.

3. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside. Disconnect the electrical connector pushpin.





4. Remove the bolt and position the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) assembly aside. Disconnect the pushpin retainer.





5. Remove the 6 pushpin retainers and the upper air deflector.





6. Remove the 4 power steering reservoir bracket bolts.





7. Remove the 3 bolts and position the wiring aside.





8. Remove the 3 bolts for the CAC tube and the oil fill tube.





9. Disconnect and remove the oil fill tube at the valve cover.





10. NOTE: If there is any oil residue, clean both connecting ports and the inside surface of the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube to prevent the tube from blowing off.

NOTE: CAC side shown, turbocharger side similar.

Loosen the CAC tube clamps.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





11. Remove the 2 nuts, CAC tube, oil fill tube and bracket.





12. Disconnect the Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) sensor.





13. Remove the EOT sensor.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).





14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.