Oil Level Sensor: Service and Repair

Oil Level Switch

REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.





2) Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.





3) Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
4) Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
5) Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.





6) Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move the air intake boot to the left side wheel apron.





7) Disconnect the transmission harness connector (A) and inhibitor harness connector (B). (CVT model)





8) Remove the transmission cover. (CVT model)





9) Remove the bolt from the connector bracket. (CVT model)





10) Remove the bolt of transmission harness, and rotate it clockwise as shown in the figure, till it moves as much as the width of a bolt. (CVT model)





11) Lift up the vehicle.
12) Remove the under cover.
13) Drain the engine oil.
14) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
15) Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (CVT model)





16) Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (MT model)





17) Remove the electric power steering gearbox.
18) Remove the front drive shaft LH.
19) Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.





20) Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.





21) Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.





INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Apply a coat of engine oil to the O-rings.

Tightening torque:
6.4 Nm (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)





Tightening torque:
35 Nm (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)





- CVT model

NOTE:
Make sure that locators (A) of the engine mounting are securely installed.

Tightening torque:
85 Nm (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)





- MT model

Tightening torque:
85 Nm (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)





Tightening torque:
7 Nm (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)





Tightening torque:
8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)





WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION

INSPECTION WHILE LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT IS ON











OTHER INSPECTIONS

1) Check that the oil level switch does not have deformation, cracks, or damage.
2) Check the oil level switch installation part for oil leakage and oil seepage.