33 10 160 Replacing left or right temperature sensor

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WARNING: Risk of burning!
This work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.

Release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Installation note:

Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.

Make sure wiring harness (3) is correctly seated on rear differential.

Stick in new screws.

Tightening torque 33 11 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield, Wiring Harness And Mounting Screws

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IMPORTANT: Have new part ready to avoid unnecessary escape of differential oil.

Disconnect plug connection (1) and release temperature sensor (3) on housing (2).

Installation note:

Clean rear differential.

Tightening torque 33 11 6AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Temperature Sensor, Plug Connection And Housing

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After installation

Check OIL LEVEL , topping up if necessary.