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12 61 250 Removing and installing/replacing oil temperature sensor

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Installation location: at base of oil filter.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Removing Oil Temperature Sensor
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Unscrew oil temperature sensor.

IMPORTANT: Engine oil may emerge when the oil temperature sensor is removed - have a cleaning cloth to hand.

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ .

Screw on oil-filter cover tightly.

Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.