Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

Install a new gasket to the engine oil temperature sensor.
Using SST, install the engine oil temperature sensor to the cylinder block sub-assembly.
- SST: 09817-33191
- SST: 09961-01270
Specified tightening torque

Torque: 19.6 N*m (200 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)

NOTE:
If the engine oil temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
  Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]
- When using SST (fulcrum length of 200 mm (7.87 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)):
  8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
Connect the engine oil temperature sensor connector.

INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
- for 1Motor-HEV Model:
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- for Gasoline Model:
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1