12 61 250 Removing and installing/replacing oil temperature sensor (M54)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Unfasten oil filter cap to enable engine oil in filter to flow back into the oil sump.
- Remove intake filter housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Installation location: at base of oil filter.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
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, see 12 61 1AZ and 12 12 1AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Screw on oil-filter cover tightly.
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.