Removal And Installation
REMOVAL
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to
BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
.
- Disconnect the oil temperature sensor wire harness connector (1).
- Remove the oil temperature sensor (1).
- Make sure that the gasket material does not remain trapped in position on the VVAA module.
- Check the sensor seat and threads are clean and free of metal scraps.
- Remove and discard the gasket (2).
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Handle the oil temperature sensor with care, and do not touch it with your fingers.
- Apply three drops of clean engine oil on the threads and the gasket.
- Using a NEW gasket and a 25 mm long socket, install the oil temperature sensor and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the oil temperature sensor wire harness connector.
- Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.