Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
*a 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 [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2023 - ]
- 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
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2023 - ]