13 62 582 Removing and installing/replacing oil temperature sensor (N55)

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release oil temperature sensor (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Temperature Sensor And Connector

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NOTE: Reassemble the vehicle.
Check engine oil level. Top up engine oil if necessary.