Oil Temperature Sensor

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the top and side engine covers. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Remove the vapor line from solenoid valve to air intake chamber. Refer to LINES, FUEL VAPOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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4. Disconnect the electrical connection (1) for the oil temperature sensor.
5. Position a suitable container for collecting the oil that comes out of the variable valve actuation assembly (VVAA).
6. Remove the oil temperature sensor (2).

INSTALLATION 

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1. Install the oil temperature sensor (1) and tighten to the proper specification Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
2. Connect the electrical connection (2) for the oil temperature sensor.

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3. Top up oil of the prescribed type (0W - 30) in the VVAA module, using a suitable tool to press the valve ball (1) using a graduated syringe.
   NOTE:

   The oil quantity for the first filling is 200-250 ml.

   NOTE:

   Use new oil only; any residues present in the oil may cause damage to the VVAA actuators.

   NOTE:

   10 ml of oil must remain in the syringe to prevent the introduction of air into the VVAA module.

4. Manually rotate the engine crankshaft one complete revolution after having filled the VVAA module.
5. Install the vapor line from solenoid valve to air intake chamber. Refer to LINES, FUEL VAPOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
6. Install the top and side engine covers. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
7. Connect the negative battery cable.