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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 (EOP) gauge sensor electrical connector.
3. Hold the engine EOP gauge sensor fitting with a wrench.
4. Remove the engine EOP gauge sensor using J 41712.

IMPORTANT: Note the alignment of the EOP gauge sensor fitting prior to removal.




5. Remove the EOP gauge sensor fitting, if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Install the EOP gauge sensor fitting, if removed.

Tighten
Tighten the 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.

2. Tighten the sensor fitting until properly aligned.




3. Install the EOP gauge sensor.
4. Hold the EOP gauge sensor fitting with a wrench to prevent from turning. Use the J 41712 in order to tighten the EOP gauge sensor.

Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

5. Connect the EOP gauge sensor electrical connector.
6. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
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