Oil Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Oil Temperature Sensor

Service Repair No - 12.60.65

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the engine undershield.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

4. Remove the oil temperature sensor.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Position a container to collect spillage.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





Installation

NOTE: Lubricate new seals with clean engine oil.

1. Install the oil temperature sensor.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.
^ Tighten the oil temperature sensor to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
^ Connect the electrical connector.

2. Install the engine undershield.
3. Connect the battery ground cable.
4. Check and top-up the engine oil.