Oil Temperature Sensor 4.0L (Discovery 3)

Removal

1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.

2.

CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the lower engine guard. For more information, refer to Engine Guard (76.10.50)

4.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or disassembling parts, make sure the area around the contact surfaces is clean and dry. To avoid contamination of the system, plug all open connections.

Remove the oil temperature sensor.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Place a container to collect any spilled fuel.
• Remove the sealing ring and discard it.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Lubricate new seals with clean engine oil.

Install the oil temperature sensor.

• Clean the mating surfaces of the elements.
• Install a new O-ring.
• Tighten the oil temperature sensor (tightening torque 20 Nm).
• Connect the electrical connector.

2. Install the lower engine shield. For more information, refer to Engine Protection (76.10.50)

3. Connect the ground cable to the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.

4. Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.