Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Replacement
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  1. Remove the wire harness cover (A), then disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor 2P connector (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Cover
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  2. Remove the differential oil temperature sensor (C).
  3. Install the differential oil temperature sensor in the reverse order of removal, with a new O-ring (D).
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