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Oil Level Gauge - Inoperative

BULLETIN NO. 451


DATE:
AUGUST, 1992



SUBJECT:
HEAT PROTECTOR SHIELD FOR OIL LEVEL/OIL TEMPERATURE AND SPEED SENSOR HARNESS

MODELS:
ALL 405 VEHICLES

COMPLAINT:
Inoperative or non-functioning oil level gauge

PART REQUIRED:
Protector sleeve, P.N. 6538.30

PROCEDURE:

- Remove the following:
- connector from oil level switch located under exhaust manifold
- connector from oil temperature switch located on the rear of the oil pan (J4 only)
- cruise control speed sensor connector if it is fitted at the transaxle
- the wire harness hold-down strap from the bracket on the rear of the engine block in area of the speedometer cable
- The wiring harness can now be removed from the side and rear of engine





- Unwrap at least 75-100 mm (3-4") of tape from the harness to separate lambda harness from the main harness
- Inspect lambda and/or oil level sensor wiring for damage, and repair if necessary
- Cut two access holes in the protector sleeve (see drawing) for the oil temperature and speed sensor harness if sensor is fitted to transaxle
- Slide the heat protector sleeve over the oil temperature, oil level, and speed sensor harness
- Connect harness to oil temperature switch and speed sensor
- Fit open end of protector over rubber boot and connector of oil level harness and connect harness to switch
- Use a wire tie to retain protector around oil level switch
- Secure harness with existing wire tie
- Ensure the lambda sensor harness is properly routed as outlined in Service Bulletin No. 402, Class 1



WARRANTY INFORMATION:

This repair will be accepted when performed within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three (3) years and/or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Damage Code:
653830

Operation Number:
990117

Time Allowance:
0050 hours