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SUBJECT DATE
Oil Level/Temperature Sensor August 2012

Additions, Revisions, or Updates

Publication Number / Title Platform Section Title Change

Description and
Operation of the Oil Level/
Temperature Sensor
DDC-SVC-MAN-0081 Removal of the Oil Level/
DD13 New sections.
DDC-SVC-MAN-0084 Temperature Sensor

Installation of the Oil

Level/Temperature
Sensor

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2 Description and Operation of the Oil Level/Temperature Sensor

2 Description and Operation of the Oil Level/Temperature Sensor

The oil level/temperature sensor is mounted in the oil pan on the left side of the engine. The motor control module (MCM-
MCM2-MCM2.1) determines the oil level and temperature by sending a current of voltage to the sensor and measuring the
returned amount of voltage to provide the oil quantity and temperature present in the oil pan.

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3 Removal of the Oil Level/Temperature Sensor

Remove as follows:
1. Disconnect the three-pin connector on the oil level/temperature sensor (1).
2. Remove the oil level/temperature sensor (1) from the oil pan (3). Discard the seal ring (2).

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4 Installation of the Oil Level/Temperature Sensor

4 Installation of the Oil Level/Temperature Sensor

Install as follows:
1. Install the oil level/temperature sensor with a new seal ring in the oil pan.
a. On an aluminum oil pan, use a copper crush-style seal ring. Torque sensor to 60 N·m (44 lb·ft).
b. On a plastic oil pan, use a rubber seal ring. Torque to 10 N·m (7 lb·ft).
2. Connect the three-pin connector to the oil level/temperature sensor.

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