13 62 582 Removing and installing/replacing oil temperature sensor (N55)

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WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Remove THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release oil temperature sensor (2).

Tightening torque: 13 62 8AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Temperature Sensor Connector

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NOTE: Add final details to vehicle
Check engine oil level. Top up engine oil if necessary.