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Oil Pressure Sender: Service and Repair






Oil Filter Housing/Oil Pressure Switch Overview

If large quantities of metal particles or abraded material are detected during engine repairs, it may mean the crankshaft or connecting rod bearings are damaged. Perform the following procedure after the repair to prevent subsequent damage.

Clean the oil passages carefully.

Replace the oil spray jets.

Replace the engine oil cooler.

Replace the oil filter element.

The oil level must not go above the MAX mark - danger of causing damage to the catalytic converter! For the marks, refer to => [ Engine Oil ] Description and Operation.






1 Seal

Always replace.

Coat with oil before installing.

2 Oil Filter Housing

3 Seal

Always replace.

Coat with oil before installing.

4 Gasket

5 Engine Oil Cooler

Make sure there is enough space to the surrounding components.

Coolant hose connection diagram. Refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

6 Bolt

8 Nm

7 Coolant Hose

Make sure it is secure.

Coolant hose connection diagram. Refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

8 Coolant Hose

Make sure it is secure.

Coolant hose connection diagram. Refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

9 Hose Clamp

10 Bolt

23 Nm

11 Oil Pressure Switch (F1)

20 Nm

0.9 bar switch.

If the sealing ring is leaking cut if off and replace it.

Checking, refer to => [ Oil Pressure and Oil Pressure Switch, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

12 Oil Drain Plug

10 Nm

13 O-ring

Always replace.

Coat with oil before installing.

14 Cap

25 Nm

15 O-ring

Always replace.

Coat with oil before installing.

16 Oil Filter Element

Observe the change intervals. Refer to Maintenance Intervals.

17 O-ring

Always replace.

Coat with oil before installing.