12 61 250 Removing and installing/replacing oil temperature sensor
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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 .
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 12 61 1AZ .
Screw on oil-filter cover tightly.
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.