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Z. Oil Temperature Sensor, Replacement



Z. Oil temperature sensor, replacement

Important! Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid!

Z1

Remove:






- Battery
- Air cleaner housing ACL complete with intake pipe.
- Battery shelf


Detach:
- ACL bracket.



Z2

Separate transmission connector halves.







Remember rubber gasket.
Detach connector from transmission.
Remove cable clamps around wiring and rubber seal.
Remove sockets from connector casing.

Insert screwdriver between casing and socket and press catch in. At the same time slide the sockets out of the casing.



Z3

Remove socket for cables to oil temperature sensor.






2-pin, pins 12 and 13.




Z4

Detach cables' pins from socket








Push in locking device beneath socket and push out red lock lug slightly.



Z5

Remove splashguard under engine.








Empty oil from transmission and reinstall oil plug with new seal.
Torque: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).



Z6

Clean thoroughly round sensor.








Remove sensor.
Collect oil in a container.

Install new sensor.
Rub some vaseline on sensor 0-ring.
Torque to: 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs).



Z7

Remove the cables' pins from socket.







Push in locking device beneath socket and push out red lock lug stightly.




Z8

Lift up cables between oil cooler hose and control system cover.







Reinstall splashguard under engine.
Route the cables under gear position sensor.
Take care not to damage the cables.



Z9

Reconnect cables to socket.

Pin 12: blue/red cable
Pin 13: blue/black cable

Check pins are correctly positioned in socket.



Z10

Reconnect connector halves.








Make sure rubber seal is in place.
Install cable clamps round cable harness and rubber seal.

Reinstall connector on transmission. Plug in connector from car
Remember rubber gasket.



Z11

Reinstall:







- ACL bracket.
- Battery shelf
- ACL with intake pipe and connections.
- Battery

Top up oil and test as per H2-H6. H. Oil Inspection



Z12

Check that DTCs have been cleared.
See section On-board Diagnostic System, Diagnostic Test Mode l. Testing and Inspection