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Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR OR SWITCH REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor gauge electrical connector.
3. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting with a wrench.
4. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor using J 41712.

IMPORTANT: Note the alignment of the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fining prior to removal.




5. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting, if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting, if removed.

Tighten
1.1. Tighten the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: Do not loosen the sensor fitting. Do not tighten the sensor fitting more than one turn to align.

1.2. Tighten the sensor fitting until properly aligned.




2. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor.
3. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting with a wrench to prevent from turning.

Tighten
Using J 41712 tighten the engine oil pressure gauge sensor to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

4. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.